Braves' 2-Time All-Star Julio Teheran Retires After 13 MLB Seasons

The right-handed pitcher announced his retirement from baseball on Monday.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Julio Teheran, a two-time All-Star pitcher who spent the majority of his 13-year MLB career with the Atlanta Braves, has announced his retirement from baseball. Teheran, who was recently participating in the World Baseball Classic with Colombia, had to be scratched from a start due to a last-minute injury and has now decided to end his playing career.

Why it matters

Teheran was a key part of the Braves' pitching rotation for nearly a decade, making two All-Star teams and winning 77 games for the franchise. His retirement marks the end of an era for the Braves and the departure of one of the organization's most reliable starters in recent history.

The details

Teheran most recently pitched in the majors in 2024 for the New York Mets, making a single outing and allowing four runs in 2.2 innings. Prior to that, he spent the 2022 season pitching in the Mexican League, where he had a 6.95 ERA in 14 appearances. Teheran's best seasons came with the Braves, where he was a two-time All-Star (2014, 2016) and posted a career-best 2.89 ERA in 2014.

  • Teheran announced his retirement on Monday, March 9, 2026.
  • He last pitched in the majors in 2024 for the New York Mets.

The players

Julio Teheran

A right-handed pitcher who spent the majority of his 13-year MLB career with the Atlanta Braves, making two All-Star teams and winning 77 games for the franchise.

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What they’re saying

“It was a very difficult decision. Thank you all for your support”

— Julio Teheran (Twitter)

The takeaway

Teheran's retirement marks the end of an era for the Atlanta Braves, as the two-time All-Star was a key part of the team's pitching rotation for nearly a decade. His departure leaves a void in the Braves' starting rotation and serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of professional sports careers.