Two-Time MLB All-Star Julio Teheran Announces Retirement at WBC

Teheran's 13-year MLB career included two National League All-Star selections.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Two-time All-Star pitcher Julio Teheran announced his retirement from professional baseball after injuries forced him out of the World Baseball Classic. Teheran, 35, made 255 appearances in the big leagues, 229 of which came with the Atlanta Braves, and posted an 81-82 record and a 3.85 ERA, totaling 1,260 strikeouts.

Why it matters

Teheran was a consistent and productive pitcher in his prime, making two All-Star teams and finishing fifth in the Rookie of the Year race in 2013. His retirement marks the end of an era for the former Braves standout, who had a successful MLB career spanning over a decade.

The details

Teheran announced his retirement after a shoulder impingement prevented him from making one final appearance at the World Baseball Classic. He played for the Atlanta Braves for the majority of his career, making the All-Star team in 2014 and 2016. After leaving the Braves in 2019, Teheran's career took a journeyman trajectory, pitching for several teams including the Angels, Tigers, Brewers, and Mets before concluding his affiliated ball career with minor-league stints for the Cubs and Orioles in 2024.

  • Teheran announced his retirement after Team Colombia's final game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic on March 10, 2026.
  • Teheran's 13-year MLB career spanned from 2011 to 2024.

The players

Julio Teheran

A two-time MLB All-Star pitcher who played for 13 seasons in the major leagues, primarily with the Atlanta Braves.

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What they’re saying

“It was a decision that weighed on me a lot, but I did a lot of thinking, and it seemed like the right time.”

— Julio Teheran (X)

The takeaway

Teheran's retirement marks the end of a successful MLB career that saw him make two All-Star teams and establish himself as a reliable starting pitcher, particularly during his time with the Atlanta Braves. His decision to step away from the game after injuries prevented him from making one final appearance at the World Baseball Classic is a bittersweet conclusion to his professional baseball journey.