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Julio Teherán Retires From Baseball During World Baseball Classic

The decision followed a shoulder setback during warm-ups with Team Colombia.

Overview

  • The 35-year-old announced his retirement on March 9 after Colombia finished 1–3 in pool play at the WBC.
  • He was scratched from a scheduled start against Canada two days earlier because of shoulder discomfort.
  • Teherán logged 13 MLB seasons, finishing with an 81–82 record, a 3.85 ERA and 1,260 strikeouts across 255 games.
  • He spent nine seasons with the Atlanta Braves, earning All-Star selections in 2014 and 2016 and anchoring the rotation during the mid-2010s.
  • After leaving Atlanta, he pitched for the Angels, Tigers, Brewers and Mets, making his final MLB appearance in 2024 before recent stints in Mexico and the minors.