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Braves Pitcher Julio Teher\u00e1n Announces Retirement After Long Career<\/h2>\n

\"Unsung<\/p>\n

Former Atlanta Braves<\/span><\/span> pitcher Julio Teher\u00e1n<\/span><\/span> has officially announced his retirement from professional baseball at age 35, bringing an end to a career that saw him serve as the Braves\u2019 pitching anchor throughout much of the 2010s.<\/p>\n

Teher\u00e1n revealed the decision after representing Colombia national baseball team<\/span><\/span> in the World Baseball Classic<\/span><\/span>. Following Colombia\u2019s elimination from the tournament, the veteran right-hander said stepping away from the game was a difficult but necessary choice.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt was a very difficult decision. Thank you all for your support.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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A Staple of the Braves Rotation<\/h2>\n

For years, Teher\u00e1n was synonymous with the Braves\u2019 pitching staff. While he was never known for overpowering numbers or Cy Young contention, he was one of the most dependable starters in the league.<\/p>\n

Some of his biggest accomplishments include:<\/p>\n

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    Six consecutive Opening Day starts<\/strong> for Atlanta (2014\u20132019)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Two All-Star selections<\/strong> (2014, 2016)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Fifth place in NL Rookie of the Year voting in 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Teher\u00e1n debuted in MLB at just 20 years old in 2011<\/strong>, and by 2013<\/strong> he had secured a full-time role in Atlanta\u2019s rotation, making 30 starts<\/strong> that season.<\/p>\n

    Between 2013 and 2019<\/strong>, he became the Braves\u2019 most reliable arm, making at least 30 starts every season<\/strong> with a 3.64 ERA<\/strong> during that stretch.<\/p>\n

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    Leading the Braves During the Rebuild<\/h2>\n

    \"Braves<\/p>\n

    During Atlanta\u2019s rebuilding years from 2015 through 2017<\/strong>, Teher\u00e1n effectively served as the team\u2019s ace.<\/p>\n

    Even though those Braves teams struggled in the standings, Teher\u00e1n provided stability at the top of the rotation. His durability and consistency made him one of the few constants during a turbulent period for the franchise.<\/p>\n

    He also played a role in two important Braves seasons:<\/p>\n

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      The 2013 NL East division title<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      The surprising 2018 NL East championship<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Alongside franchise cornerstone Freddie Freeman<\/span><\/span>, Teher\u00e1n was one of the few players who experienced both eras of Braves baseball.<\/p>\n

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      Career Numbers With Atlanta<\/h2>\n

      Teher\u00e1n spent nine seasons with the Braves (2011\u20132019)<\/strong> and compiled most of his career achievements in Atlanta.<\/p>\n

      Key numbers from his Braves tenure:<\/p>\n

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        229 appearances<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        77 wins<\/strong> (out of 81 career wins)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        20.2 WAR (bWAR)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Despite leaving Atlanta at only 28 years old<\/strong>, his most productive seasons were already behind him.<\/p>\n

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        Journeyman Years After Atlanta<\/h2>\n

        After departing the Braves in 2019, Teher\u00e1n spent the later years of his career moving between several organizations.<\/p>\n

        He pitched for multiple teams across the next five seasons, though he never made more than 11 starts in a single season<\/strong> during that span.<\/p>\n

        His final MLB appearance<\/strong> came in April 2024<\/strong> with the New York Mets<\/span><\/span> \u2014 fittingly against his former team, the Braves.<\/p>\n

        The outing was rough, as Teher\u00e1n allowed four runs in 2.2 innings<\/strong>, but it marked the closing chapter of his major league career.<\/p>\n

        In 2025, he continued pitching in the Mexican League<\/strong> before representing Colombia internationally.<\/p>\n

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        A Memorable Personal Milestone<\/h2>\n

        \"Braves<\/p>\n

        When reflecting on his career, Teher\u00e1n said one moment stood above the rest: his streak of six consecutive Opening Day starts<\/strong> for Atlanta.<\/p>\n

        For a starting pitcher, being trusted with Opening Day honors is a symbol of leadership and reliability \u2014 and Teher\u00e1n carried that responsibility for nearly an entire era of Braves baseball.<\/p>\n

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        Legacy With the Braves<\/h2>\n

        Even though Teher\u00e1n never won a Cy Young Award or dominated the headlines, his value to Atlanta during the 2010s shouldn\u2019t be overlooked.<\/p>\n

        He provided:<\/p>\n

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          Stability during rebuilding years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Durability with consistent 30-start seasons<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Leadership in the pitching rotation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          For Braves fans, it\u2019s hard to imagine those mid-2010s teams without him.<\/p>\n

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          \u2705 Career snapshot:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            MLB debut: 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Braves tenure: 2011\u20132019<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            All-Star appearances: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Opening Day starts: 6 consecutive<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Career wins: 81 (77 with Atlanta)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Teher\u00e1n leaves the game as one of the most recognizable pitchers from the Braves\u2019 2010s era. While his career may not have been flashy, his reliability and longevity made him a key figure in Atlanta\u2019s pitching history.<\/p>\n

            \u26be The Braves\u2019 former ace now begins the next chapter of his life after more than a decade in professional baseball.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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