After picking up Joe Smith to return to the Astros bullpen, their goal of hauling in an everyday catcher and starting pitcher still haven’t been met. With ten of the top eleven free agent starters ranked by ESPN already signed with other teams, the number of options left is waning. Julio Teheran is one of the better ranking pitchers remaining on the list.
ESPN has Teheran ranked as the 14th top starting pitcher on the free-agent market and comes in as the 29th overall free agent. The Atlanta Braves declined the $12 million option for 2020 and opted to sign free agent Cole Hamels to join their rotation for next season, making Teheran available.