Julio Teheran was once an exciting prospect for the Atlanta Braves. After a great 2016—when he posted a 3.21 ERA, 3.69 FIP, and 1.96 BB/9—the righty was pencilled in as a major piece in the rebuild. However, he was unable to follow up this all-star season in 2017. Instead, the pitcher posted a 4.49 ERA, 4.95 WHIP, and 3.4 BB/9.
The latest set-back for the 27 year old has been an injury to his right thumb. Officially a right thumb contusion, the right-handed hurler was kept on the shelf for just ten days.
The Colombian native’s greatest problem this year has been consistency.