Julio Teherán

Teherán signed with the Atlanta Braves on July 3, 2007,{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Notes: Smoltz's next action unclear|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/2064864/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304050113/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/2064864/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|access-date=October 22, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=July 3, 2007}}{{cite news|last1=Schultz|first1=Jeff|title=Braves' signing of Teheran another risk worth taking|url=http://jeffschultz.blog.ajc.com/2014/02/14/braves-sign-julio-teheran-to-six-year-extension/|access-date=October 22, 2014|publisher=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=February 14, 2014|archive-date=September 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140901020702/http://jeffschultz.blog.ajc.com/2014/02/14/braves-sign-julio-teheran-to-six-year-extension/|url-status=dead}} and started his professional career in 2008, pitching for the Danville Braves. During that season he started six games and had a 1–2 record with a 6.60 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 15 innings.

He spent the 2009 season pitching for Danville and the Rome Braves. In 14 starts, he went 3–4 with a 3.65 ERA and 67 strikeouts in 81 innings. Prior to the 2010 season, Baseball America ranked him as the Braves' third-best prospect, behind Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman.{{cite web|last=Ballew |first=Bill |url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269097.html |title=2010 Baseball America Atlanta Braves top 10 prospects |publisher=Baseball America |date=November 2, 2009 |access-date=November 13, 2011}}

Coming off a promising 2009 season, the Atlanta Braves decided to allow Teheran another full season in the minors. He spent the 2010 season pitching for the Rome Braves, Myrtle Beach Pelicans, and Mississippi Braves. He finished the season with a 9–8 record, a 2.59 ERA, and 159 strikeouts in 142 innings over 24 starts.

Prior to the 2011 season, Teherán was the top-ranked prospect by Baseball America in the Atlanta Braves system, and fifth overall of all prospects.{{cite web|last=Ballew |first=Bill |url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2011/2611049.html |title=Atlanta Braves top 2011 prospects |publisher=Baseball America |date=December 15, 2010 |access-date=November 13, 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2011/2611316.html |title=2011 Top 100 Prospects: 1–20 |publisher=Baseball America |date=February 23, 2011 |access-date=November 13, 2011}} Teherán started the year with the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves, going 3–0 with a 1.80 ERA in his first five starts. He was the starting pitcher for the World team in the 2011 All-Star Futures Game on July 10, 2011, but gave up a home run on a 95-mph fastball to the first batter, Cleveland Indians prospect Jason Kipnis, who was leading off the bottom of the first inning for the United States.{{cite news|last=Haller |first=Doug |url=http://www.azcentral.com/sports/diamondbacks/articles/2011/07/10/20110710mlb-all-star-futures-usa-win-world-jason-kipnis.html |title=Former ASU star Jason Kipnis leads Team USA over Team World in All-Star Futures Game |publisher=Arizona Republic |date=July 10, 2011|access-date=July 22, 2011}}{{cite news|last=Badler |first=Ben |url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/futures-game/2011/2612053.html |title=Prospects: Futures Game Superlatives |work=Baseball America |date=July 10, 2011 |access-date=July 24, 2011}}

Teherán made his Major League debut on May 7 against the Philadelphia Phillies.{{cite web|url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110506&content_id=18714236&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110510140512/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110506&content_id=18714236&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 10, 2011|title=Top prospect Teheran will make debut Saturday|work=MLB.com|date=May 6, 2011}} He took the loss, allowing three earned runs in {{fraction|4|2|3}} innings pitched with two walks and a strikeout.{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310507122 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110512025034/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310507122 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 12, 2011 |title=Ryan Howard's homer supports Kyle Kendrick as Phillies top Braves |publisher=ESPN |date=May 7, 2011 |access-date=November 13, 2011}} He was optioned back to Triple-A the next day.{{cite news|title=Fredi reiterates Braves' praise for Teheran|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/18830858/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054109/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/18830858/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|access-date=October 22, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=May 8, 2011}} Teherán was called up again for another spot start on May 18, pitching four innings and getting a no-decision.{{cite news|title=Ryan Roberts' hustle helps D-backs sneak by Braves in 11|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310518129|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522074812/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310518129|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 22, 2011|access-date=October 22, 2014|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=May 18, 2011}} He was again optioned back to Triple-A the next day.{{cite news|title=Teheran back to Minors; Asencio called up|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/19294960/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053557/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/19294960/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|access-date=October 22, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=May 19, 2011}}

He completed the 2011 minor league season with a 15–3 win–loss record and a 2.55 ERA in 24 starts.

Teherán rejoined the Atlanta Braves when rosters expanded in September.{{cite web |author=Carroll Rogers |url=http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2011/09/03/delgado-poised-for-third-major-league-start/ |title=Delgado poised for third major league start |publisher=Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=September 3, 2011 |access-date=November 13, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023123935/http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2011/09/03/delgado-poised-for-third-major-league-start/ |archive-date=October 23, 2012 }} He earned his first major league win against the New York Mets on September 8.{{cite news|title=Jones, Braves sweep Mets in doubleheader|url=https://nypost.com/2011/09/08/jones-braves-sweep-mets-in-doubleheader-2/|access-date=October 22, 2014|publisher=New York Post|date=September 8, 2011}} He was named a starting pitcher on Baseball America's 2011 Minor League All Star team.{{cite news |url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/awards/minor-league-all-stars/2011/2612338.html |title=2011 Minor League All-Star Team |work=Baseball America |date=September 16, 2011 |author=J.J. Cooper and Matt Eddy |access-date=October 2, 2011 |archive-date=August 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801003149/http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/awards/minor-league-all-stars/2011/2612338.html |url-status=dead }}

Teherán was ranked fifth by Baseball America among all prospects entering the 2012 season, and the second-best right-handed pitcher.{{cite news|title=2012 Top 100 Prospects|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2012/2612998.html|access-date=October 22, 2014|publisher=Baseball America|date=February 21, 2012}} With the five-man rotation in question, he was invited to spring training to make his case for a spot on the 25-man roster. In the 5 games he appeared in, including three starts, Teherán struggled to find a groove, giving up 22 hits and 18 runs in just 16.1 innings pitched. He was unable to consistently throw strikes as well, giving up eight walks. After struggling against Major League hitters, Teherán was assigned to re-join Gwinnett where he continued his inconsistencies.{{cite news|last1=Remington|first1=Alex|title=Julio Teheran: From Prospect Fatigue to Potential Ace?|url=http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/julio-teheran-from-prospect-fatigue-to-potential-ace/|access-date=October 22, 2014|publisher=Fangraphs|date=June 6, 2013}} He fell to a 7–9 record in 26 starts with a 5.08 ERA, giving up 18 home runs.

When injuries plagued the Major League roster, including a season-ending injury to Brandon Beachy, Teherán was passed over by several other players for the call-up. Atlanta signed free agent Ben Sheets, traded for Paul Maholm, and called Randall Delgado up as replacements rather than the highly touted prospect.

Expectations for the 21-year-old Teherán were lower in 2013 than the previous spring.{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Righty Teheran out to prove himself this spring|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/41941854/braves-righty-julio-teheran-out-to-prove-himself-this-spring|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232805/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/41941854/braves-righty-julio-teheran-out-to-prove-himself-this-spring|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 3, 2016|access-date=October 22, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=February 24, 2013}} He was invited to the Major League spring training once again, however, where he showed flares of stardom, posting a 1.29 ERA through four starts, spanning {{fraction|14|1|3}} innings through March 16. He did not start the regular season off strong, with a 5.08 ERA in the first month, but 2013 ended up being his breakout year. He turned things around after April, finishing the season with 14-8 record, 3.20 ERA, 170 strikeouts, and {{fraction|185|2|3}} innings pitched. On June 5, Teherán was pitching a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates through {{fraction|7|2|3}} innings before giving up a single to pinch-hitter Brandon Inge.{{cite web|last=Rogers|first=Carroll|title=Teheran comes four outs shy of no-no in victory over Pirates|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/teheran-comes-four-outs-shy-of-no-no-in-victory-ov/nYCkh/|publisher=Cox Media Group|work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|access-date=5 June 2013}}

Teherán signed a 6-year, $32.4 million extension with the Braves on February 14, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-sign-six-year-contract-with-pitcher-julio-teheran?ymd=20140214&content_id=67770938&vkey=news_atl|title=Braves make six-year deal with Teheran|work=MLB.com|date=February 14, 2014|access-date=February 14, 2014|first=Mark|last=Bowman}}{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/10457102/atlanta-braves-agree-six-year-deal-starter-julio-teheran | title=Julio Teheran, Braves reach terms | work=ESPN.com | date=February 14, 2014 | access-date=February 14, 2014}} He was the Braves' Opening Day starter for the first time in his career, taking the loss in a 2–0 game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Teherán was selected to the 2014 MLB All-Star Game, his first All-Star Game selection.{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Kimbrel, Freeman, Teheran named All-Stars|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-julio-teheran-freddie-freeman-and-craig-kimbrel-named-to-nl-all-star-team?ymd=20140706&content_id=83399320&vkey=news_atl|access-date=August 18, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=July 6, 2014}} However, he was ineligible due to previously pitching the Sunday before the All-Star break.{{cite news|last1=Morgan|first1=Joe|title=Teheran may not be able to pitch in All-Star Game|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-julio-teheran-may-not-be-able-to-pitch-in-all-star-game?ymd=20140702&content_id=82843806|access-date=August 18, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=July 2, 2014}} He was honored as an All-Star in a pregame ceremony. Teherán became the second Colombian to be selected an All-Star, following former Braves player Édgar Rentería.{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Teheran to attend All-Star Game, likely won't pitch|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140707&content_id=83518198¬ebook_id=83537732&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl|access-date=August 18, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=July 7, 2014}} In 33 starts on the season, Teheran went 14–13 with a 2.89 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP, and 186 strikeouts in 221 innings.

In 2015, Teherán was once again the Braves' Opening Day starting pitcher, winning a 2–1 game against the Miami Marlins. In 33 starts, he went 11–8 with a 4.04 ERA.

For the third consecutive year, the Braves began their season with Teherán on the mound. He earned a no-decision in a 4–3 loss to the Washington Nationals. During a game on May 24, he recorded a career-high 12 strikeouts, including four in one inning.{{cite news|last=Rosiak|first=Todd|title=Scooter Gennett's big plays put Brewers on top|url=http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/live-coverage-brewers-at-braves-b99731510z1-380721021.html|access-date=May 24, 2016|work=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|publisher=Gannett Company|date=May 24, 2016|location=Atlanta}} He was named to his second All-Star Game after posting a 3–7 record with a 2.72 ERA.{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Teheran named Braves' lone All-Star|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/188110992/braves-julio-teheran-named-2016-all-star/|access-date=July 6, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=July 6, 2016|archive-date=July 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160707154342/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/188110992/braves-julio-teheran-named-2016-all-star/|url-status=dead}} He finished the season with a 7–10 record and a 3.21 ERA in 188 innings pitched.

For the fourth consecutive year, Teherán was the Braves' Opening Day starting pitcher, pitching six scoreless innings against the New York Mets before being pulled. He joined Rick Mahler (1985–88) and Greg Maddux (1993-96) as the lone Atlanta pitchers to start four straight season openers.{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=370403121|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170403222629/http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=370403121|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 3, 2017|title=Cabrera, Syndergaard lead Mets past Braves 6-0 in opener|date=2017-04-04|work=ESPN|access-date=2017-04-04}}

On April 14, Teheran was the starting pitcher for the first game in SunTrust Park history.{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Teheran to start SunTrust Park opener|url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/braves-julio-teheran-will-open-suntrust-park/c-223695268|access-date=March 28, 2018|work=MLB.com|date=April 11, 2017}}{{cite news|last1=O'Brien|first1=David|title=Teheran to start home opener Friday at SunTrust Park|url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/teheran-start-home-opener-friday-suntrust-park/a0wJGalOeo2xkxqLSie5jO/|access-date=March 28, 2018|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=April 11, 2017}} He allowed two runs on five hits with four walks and five strikeouts in a 5–2 win against the San Diego Padres.{{cite news|last1=O'Brien|first1=David|title=Inciarte homers again, Braves and Teheran win SunTrust Park opener|url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/inciarte-homers-again-braves-and-teheran-win-suntrust-park-opener/wPpY3d7JgOXVQEyX8m1r8N/|access-date=March 28, 2018|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=April 17, 2017}} He finished the season with an 11-13 record and a 4.69 ERA in 32 starts. Batters stole 26 bases against him, tied for tops in the major leagues, while being caught six times.[https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/MLB/2017-basesituation-pitching.shtml 2017 Major League Baseball Baserunning/Situ | Baseball-Reference.com] He struggled mightily at SunTrust Park, going 3–10 with a 5.89 ERA in 17 home starts.

Teherán was named the Opening Day starting pitcher for the 2018 season, and was the first Atlanta Braves pitcher to start five consecutive Opening Day games.{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Teheran to make 5th straight Opening Day start|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/julio-teheran-to-start-opening-day-for-braves/c-269108292|access-date=March 28, 2018|work=MLB.com|date=March 19, 2018}}{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Teheran making 5th consecutive OD start|url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/nola-teheran-to-duel-in-phils-braves-opener/c-269923260|access-date=March 28, 2018|work=MLB.com|date=March 28, 2018|archive-date=March 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180329045657/https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/nola-teheran-to-duel-in-phils-braves-opener/c-269923260|url-status=dead}} Against the New York Mets on May 3, Teherán took a no-hitter through 6.2 innings until allowing a hit by Asdrubal Cabrera. Nevertheless, the Braves won 11–0.{{cite web|title=Julio Teheran flirts with no-no as Braves complete sweep against Mets|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-sweep-mets-in-julio-teheran-no-hit-bid/c-275054000|work=MLB.com}} Teherán hit his first home run on August 5, while facing Mets' pitcher Corey Oswalt.{{cite news |last1=Trezza |first1=Joe |title=Teheran connects on first career home run |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/julio-teheran-hits-first-career-home-run/c-288997260 |access-date=August 5, 2018 |work=MLB.com |date=August 5, 2018}} For the season he was 9–9 with a 3.94 ERA, and led the major leagues in holding opposing batters to the lowest batting average on balls in play (.217).[https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2018&month=0&season1=2018&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=12,a Major League Leaderboards » 2018 » Pitchers » Dashboard | FanGraphs Baseball]

Prior to the start of the 2019 Atlanta Braves season, Teherán began pitching exclusively from the stretch.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Teheran taking control from the stretch |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/julio-teheran-benefits-pitching-from-stretch |access-date=March 19, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=March 17, 2019}} He started on Opening Day of the 2019 season, tying Warren Spahn for the most consecutive Opening Day starts made in franchise history.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Teheran ties team mark with 6th straight opener |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/julio-teheran-starts-opening-day-for-braves |access-date=March 19, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=March 18, 2019}}{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Teheran has strong start, but 'pen struggles |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/julio-teheran-notches-seven-strikeouts-in-loss |access-date=April 7, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=March 28, 2019}} For the season, Teherán compiled a 10–11 record and a 3.81 earned run average.{{cite news |title=Braves re-sign Nick Markakis, Tyler Flowers to one-year deals, decline Julio Teheran's 2020 option |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28008182/braves-re-sign-nick-markakis-tyler-flowers-one-year-deals-decline-julio-teheran-2020-option |access-date=November 5, 2019 |work=ESPN.com |date=November 4, 2019}} Teherán became a free agent at the end of the season, as his contract option was declined.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Markakis, Flowers return on one-year contracts |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/nick-markakis-returns-to-braves |access-date=November 5, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=November 4, 2019}}{{cite news |last1=Burns |first1=Gabriel |title=Braves decline Julio Teheran's option, making him free agent |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-decline-julio-teheran-option-making-him-free-agent/2WqONEjbNT7wUdU1YjVPMN/ |access-date=May 23, 2023 |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=November 4, 2019}}

Teherán and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to terms on a one-year, $9 million contract on December 21, 2019.{{cite news |title=Julio Teheran thanks Braves for making him 'pitcher I am today' |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/julio-teheran-thanks-braves-for-making-him-pitcher-today/DobalyXUG1pmpwS1d92rlN/ |access-date=December 22, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=December 21, 2019}}{{cite news |last1=Simon |first1=Andrew |last2=Haft |first2=Chris |title=Teheran, Angels finalize 1-year contract |url=https://www.mlb.com/angels/news/julio-teheran-angels-deal |access-date=December 22, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=December 21, 2019}} On July 19, 2020, Teherán disclosed that he had tested positive for COVID-19.{{cite news |title=Angels' Julio Teheran discusses his battle with coronavirus |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2020-07-19/julio-teheran-late-arrival-angels-training-camp-coronavirus |access-date=July 19, 2020 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=July 19, 2020}}{{cite news |title=Angels' Julio Teheran delayed by positive virus test |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29497432/angels-julio-teheran-delayed-positive-virus-test |access-date=July 19, 2020 |publisher=ESPN |date=July 19, 2020}} Teherán made his Angels debut on August 5, 2020 against the Seattle Mariners. While under a 60 pitch limit, he threw {{frac|2|2|3}} innings, striking out two while allowing two runs.{{cite news |last1=DiGiovanna |first1=Mike |title=Julio Teheran's solid Angels debut a positive note in loss |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2020-08-06/julio-teheran-brief-but-solid-angels-debut-despite-loss |access-date=August 23, 2020 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=August 6, 2020}} Teherán finished the season with a career high 10.05 ERA, going 0-4 in 10 appearances. He became a free agent at the end of the season.{{cite web |last1=Miller |first1=Randy |title=MLB rumors: Trevor Bauer perfect for New York; Why Mets passed on J.T Realmuto; Ex-Yankees reliever finds work; Red Sox add a bat |url=https://www.nj.com/yankees/2020/12/mlb-rumors-will-yankees-bet-on-julio-teheran-rebound-why-mets-passed-on-jt-realmuto-2020-yanks-reliever-finds-work-red-sox-add-power.html |website=NJ.com |date=15 December 2020 |access-date=15 December 2020}}

On February 19, 2021, Teherán signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization that included an invitation to spring training.{{cite news |last1=Beck |first1=Jason |title=Tigers, Teheran reach Minors deal |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/julio-teheran-tigers-deal |access-date=May 23, 2023 |work=MLB.com |date=February 23, 2021}}{{cite news |last1=Woodbery |first1=Evan |title=Tigers welcome Julio Teheran as new entrant in rotation competition |url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2021/02/tigers-welcome-julio-teheran-as-new-entrant-in-rotation-competition.html |access-date=May 23, 2023 |publisher=MLive.com |date=February 21, 2023}} On March 24, Teherán's contract was selected to the 40-man roster.{{cite news |last1=Beck |first1=Jason |title=Teheran, Skubal to open season with Tigers |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/julio-teheran-tarik-skubal-make-tigers-opening-day-roster |access-date=May 23, 2023 |work=MLB.com |date=March 24, 2021}} Having opted out of his initial minor league contract, Teherán and the Tigers agreed to a one-year deal worth $3 million, plus a $1 million bonus if he starts 20 games.{{cite web | url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2021/03/24/detroit-tigers-roster-julio-teheran-tarik-skubal/4796255001/ | title=Julio Teheran, Tarik Skubal make Detroit Tigers' Opening Day roster as starters | website=freep.com | last=Petzold | first=Evan | date=March 24, 2021 | accessdate=March 25, 2021}} On April 3, Teherán won his Tigers debut, allowing one run over five innings in the Tigers 5–2 win against the Cleveland Indians.{{cite web | url=https://www.startribune.com/teheran-wins-in-detroit-debut-tigers-beat-indians-5-2/600041926/ | title=Teheran wins in Detroit debut, Tigers beat Indians 5-2| website=startribune.com | last=Trister | first=Noah | date=April 3, 2021 | accessdate=April 5, 2021}}

On April 10, 2021, Teherán was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain and was transferred to the 60-day IL a day later.{{cite news |last1=Beck |first1=Jason |title=Teheran on IL with shoulder issue |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/julio-teheran-placed-on-injured-list |access-date=May 23, 2023 |work=MLB.com |date=April 10, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Petzold |first1=Evan |title=Detroit Tigers RHP Julio Teheran to miss 'quite a few starts' on 10-day injured list |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2021/04/10/detroit-tigers-julio-teheran-injury-10-day-alex-lange/7173145002/ |access-date=May 23, 2023 |work=Detroit Free Press |date=April 10, 2021}}{{cite news |last1=McCosky |first1=Chris |title=Tigers place Miguel Cabrera on injured with biceps strain; Renato Nunez activated |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2021/04/11/tigers-place-miguel-cabrera-il-biceps-strain-nunez-activated/7180997002/ |access-date=May 23, 2023 |work=Detroit News |date=April 11, 2021}} On September 5, the Tigers shut Teheran down for the season.{{Cite news|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2021/09/05/detroit-tigers-julio-teheran-injury/5740953001/|title=Detroit Tigers officially end Julio Teheran's season; Alex Lange 'pitching for a job'|last=Petzold|first=Evan|website=freep.com|publisher=Detroit Free Press|date=September 5, 2021|accessdate=September 5, 2021}} During the offseason, Teherán trained with Carlos Castillo in Miami, who advised him to lower his arm angle, change the grip on his changeup, and begin throwing a cutter.{{cite news |last1=Kepner |first1=Tyler |title=A Big Leaguer Lost His Fastball but Not His Will to Compete |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/sports/baseball/julio-teheran-brewers.html |access-date=July 24, 2023 |work=The New York Times |date=June 26, 2023 |quote=He settled for a minor league deal with the Tigers the next spring, hurt his shoulder after one start in Detroit and never pitched there again. That winter, Teheran threw for Carlos Castillo, a former major leaguer who now runs a training center in Miami. His fastball topped out at 79 miles an hour. ... Driveline training methods helped Teheran recover lost velocity, and Castillo worked with him on understanding the analytics of his pitches. Trusting Castillo to reimagine his arsenal, Teheran added a cutter, altered his changeup grip and lowered his arm angle to hide the ball better. When it was still not enough to land even a minor league deal for 2022, off he went to the FerryHawks, a first-year franchise in the independent Atlantic League.}}

On April 21, 2022, Teherán signed with the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{Cite tweet|user=FerryHawks|number=1517157257397653504|title=A huge Opening Day splash for the Staten Island FerryHawks, we are excited to announce the signing of former 2x MLB All-Star Julio Teheran! Julio will take the bump against the @dirtybirdscwv as we go for our first win in franchise history. Welcome to the #HawkCity.|date=21 April 2022|language=en|access-date=21 April 2022}} In 6 starts, he posted a 1–1 record with a 1.60 ERA over {{fraction|33|2|3}} innings.

On June 25, 2022, Teherán's contract was purchased by the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.{{cite web|url=http://www.torosdetijuana.com/?p=19126|title=El Mejor Pitcheo Se Fortalece|website=torosdetijuana.com|language=es|access-date=June 29, 2022}} In 6 starts, he posted a 4–1 record with a 4.88 ERA over {{fraction|27|2|3}} innings. Teherán was released on August 1.{{cite web|url=http://www.torosdetijuana.com/?p=19292|title=Agrega Toros Pitcheo En Último Día|website=torosdetijuana.com|language=es|access-date=August 1, 2022|archive-date=August 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220801195625/http://www.torosdetijuana.com/?p=19292|url-status=dead}}

On August 1, 2022, Teherán signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.{{cite web|url=https://www.sultanes.com.mx/noticias/julio-teheran-reforzara-sultanes-de-cara-al-playoff|title=Julio Teherán Reforzará Sutlanes de Cara Al Playoff|website=sultanes.com.mx|language=ES|access-date=August 1, 2022}} Teherán made only one start for Monterrey, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits with six strikeouts across five innings pitched.

On November 27, 2022, Teherán signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres.{{cite news |title=Report: Padres sign veteran RHP Julio Teheran |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/report-padres-sign-veteran-rhp-julio-teheran-2022-11-27/ |access-date=May 23, 2023 |work=Reuters |date=November 27, 2022}}{{cite news |last1=Woodbery |first1=Evan |title=Former Tigers starter signs minor-league deal with Padres |url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2022/11/former-tigers-starter-signs-minor-league-deal-with-padres.html |access-date=May 23, 2023 |publisher=MLive.com |date=November 28, 2022}} He began the 2023 season with the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas, but struggled to a 6.84 ERA and 2-2 record with 29 strikeouts across 5 starts. On May 2, 2023, Teherán opted out of his contract and became a free agent.{{Cite web|title=Julio Teheran: Opts out of deal with San Diego|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/julio-teheran-opts-out-of-deal-with-san-diego/|access-date=2023-05-02|website=cbssports.com|date=2 May 2023 |language=en}} On May 4, Teheran re-signed with the Padres on a new minor league contract.{{cite news |last1=Sanders |first1=Jeff |title=Minors: Julio Teheran re-signs, pitches El Paso to win; Nathan Martorella homers twice for TinCaps |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/story/2023-05-06/padres-minor-league-report-julio-teheran-nathan-martorella-robby-snelling |access-date=May 23, 2023 |work=San Diego Union Tribune |date=May 6, 2023 |quote=The 32-year-old veteran opted out of his minor league deal with the Padres on Tuesday, signed a new one on Thursday and on Friday struck out seven over five solid innings in Triple-A El Paso’s 7-4 win over visiting Oklahoma City}} Teherán again exercised an opt-out clause in his contract.{{Cite web|title=Julio Teheran: Opts out of minors deal|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/julio-teheran-opts-out-of-minors-deal/|access-date=2023-05-22|website=cbssports.com|date=22 May 2023 |language=en}}

On May 23, 2023, Teherán signed a one-year, major league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.{{cite news |title=Teheran signs with Brewers, to start Thursday against Giants |url=https://apnews.com/article/mlb-milwaukee-brewers-julio-teheran-421f8c8691fe5aa039d32079dbd2a2bc |access-date=May 28, 2023 |work=Associated Press News |date=May 26, 2023}}{{cite news |title=RHP Julio Teheran agrees to terms with injury-riddled Brewers |url=https://apnews.com/article/mlb-milwaukee-brewers-julio-teheran-ddc6bc8b63e95af5ad7dd89b1b0b263c |access-date=May 28, 2023 |work=Associated Press News |date=May 23, 2023}} In 14 games (11 starts) for Milwaukee, he registered a 3–5 record and 4.40 ERA with 50 strikeouts in {{fraction|71|2|3}} innings pitched. On September 29, Teherán was designated for assignment by the Brewers following the promotion of Caleb Boushley.{{citation|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/09/brewers-select-caleb-boushley-dfa-julio-teheran-amid-flurry-of-roster-moves.html|last=Morgenstern|first=Leo|title=Brewers Select Caleb Boushley, DFA Julio Teheran Amid Flurry Of Roster Moves|work=MLB Trade Rumors|date=29 September 2023 }} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Nashville Sounds on October 2.{{Cite web|title=Brewers' Julio Teheran: Joins Triple-A Nashville|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/brewers-julio-teheran-joins-triple-a-nashville/|access-date=October 3, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=3 October 2023 |language=en}} On October 6, Teherán elected free agency.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/julio-teheran-heads-to-free-agency/|title=Julio Teheran: Heads to free agency|date=October 6, 2023|website=CBSSports.com}}

On February 27, 2024, Teherán signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.{{cite news |title=Orioles add Kolten Wong, Julio Teheran with spring invites |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39616955/orioles-add-kolten-wong-julio-teheran-spring-invites |access-date=February 28, 2024 |work=ESPN.com |date=February 28, 2024}} On March 23, Teherán opted out of his contract and was released by Baltimore after failing to make the Opening Day roster.{{Cite web|title=Julio Teheran: Opts out of contract|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/julio-teheran-opts-out-of-contract/amp/|access-date=March 23, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}

On April 5, 2024, Teherán signed a one–year, $2.5 million contract with the New York Mets.{{Cite web|title=Mets add former nemesis Teheran to patch rotation|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/julio-teheran-mets-free-agent-contract|access-date=April 8, 2024|website=MLB|language=en}} He made one start against the Atlanta Braves, allowing four runs on six hits across {{fraction|2|2|3}} innings. Teherán was designated for assignment by the Mets on April 9.{{cite news |title=Mets designate P Julio Teheran for assignment after poor debut |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39908044/mets-designate-p-julio-teheran-assignment-poor-debut |access-date=April 9, 2024 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=April 9, 2024}} Two days later on April 11, he rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency.{{Cite web |last=Farkas |first=Brady |date=2024-04-11 |title=Veteran Pitcher Becomes Free Agent After Short Stint with New York Mets |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/veteran-pitcher-julio-teheran-elects-free-agency-after-one-start-with-new-york-mets |access-date=2024-04-11 |website=Fastball |language=en}}

On April 14, 2024, Teherán signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.{{Cite web |title=Cubs' Julio Teheran: Notches minor-league deal with Cubs |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/cubs-julio-teheran-notches-minor-league-deal-with-cubs/amp/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=www.cbssports.com}} In 8 starts for the Triple–A Iowa Cubs, he struggled to an 8.82 ERA with 37 strikeouts across {{fraction|32|2|3}} innings pitched. On June 1, Teherán exercised the opt–out clause in his contract and elected free agency.{{Cite web|title=Julio Teheran: Opts out of deal|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/julio-teheran-opts-out-of-deal/amp/|access-date=June 2, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}

On June 4, 2024, Teherán signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.{{cite news |last1=Rill |first1=Jake |title=O's bring back Teheran on Minor League deal |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/julio-teheran-orioles-minor-league-contract |access-date=June 25, 2024 |work=MLB.com |date=June 4, 2024}}{{cite news |title=Baltimore Orioles sign free agent RHP Julio Teheran |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40280232/baltimore-orioles-sign-free-agent-rhp-julio-teheran |access-date=June 25, 2024 |work=ESPN.com |date=June 4, 2024}} In 4 starts for the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, he struggled to a 9.18 ERA with 12 strikeouts across {{fraction|16|2|3}} innings pitched. On June 29, Teherán opted out of his contract and reentered free agency.{{Cite web |date=June 30, 2024 |title=Julio Teheran: Reaches free agency again |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/julio-teheran-reaches-free-agency-again/amp/ |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=cbssports.com |language=en}}

On July 5, 2024, Teherán signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.{{Cite news|url=https://sultanes.com.mx/noticias/el-regreso-del-caballo-de-olaya-con-los-fantasmas-grises|title=EL REGRESO DEL CABALLO DE OLAYA CON LOS FANTASMAS GRISES|website=sultanes.com.mx|language=ES|access-date=July 5, 2024}} In 3 starts for Monterrey, he registered a 1–1 record and 2.35 ERA with 12 strikeouts over {{fraction|15|1|3}} innings pitched. Teherán was released by the Sultanes on March 5, 2025.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 5 de marzo de 2025|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-5-de-marzo-de-2025|access-date=March 6, 2025|website=milb.com|language=en}}

On March 25, 2025, Teherán signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=Toros: Julio Teherán, la pieza que faltaba|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/toros-julio-teheran-la-pieza-que-faltaba|access-date=March 25, 2025|website=milb.com|language=en}}

Teherán represents the Colombia national baseball team in international competition. At the 2017 World Baseball Classic, he pitched five innings of one-run ball against Canada in what would be Colombia's first ever victory in the WBC.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/world-baseball-classic/stats/pitching/colombia/2017 |title=Stats - Colombia |website=MLB.com |access-date=March 17, 2025}}{{cite news |title=Colombia bests Canada for 1st Classic win |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/julio-teheran-leads-colombia-over-canada-c218870980 |agency=MLB.com |date=11 March 2017}} He was named to the roster of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, but did not play.{{cite news |title=2023 Colombia World Baseball Classic Roster |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-colombia-world-baseball-classic-roster/ |access-date=17 March 2025 |agency=Baseball America |date=10 February 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/world-baseball-classic/stats/pitching/colombia/2023 |title=Stats - Colombia |website=MLB.com |access-date=March 17, 2025}}

Teherán played with Colombia at the 2026 World Baseball Classic qualifiers, held in March 2025 in Tucson, Arizona.{{cite web |title=Here's what to know for World Baseball Classic Qualifiers in Tucson |url=https://www.mlb.com/world-baseball-classic/news/tucson-world-baseball-classic-qualifiers-guide |access-date=15 February 2025 |website=MLB.com |date=13 February 2025}} In six scoreless innings against Brazil, he registered four strikeouts and allowed only a single hit.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/world-baseball-classic/stats/pitching/colombia/2025 |title=Stats - Colombia |website=MLB.com |access-date=March 17, 2025}} He was named one of the 10 standout players from the qualifiers by MLB.com, helping Colombia qualify to the 2026 tournament undefeated.{{cite news |last1=Clair |first1=Michael |title=10 standouts from the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/ten-best-players-from-2025-world-baseball-classic-qualifiers |access-date=17 March 2025 |date=11 March 2025}}{{cite news |last1=Clair |first1=Michael |title=Colombia and Brazil snag final 2 spots in 2026 World Baseball Classic |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/world-baseball-classic-tucson-2025-qualifiers-advance |agency=MLB.com |date=6 March 2025}}

Teherán throws a four seam fastball that averages 92 mph, paired with a two seam fastball at 89 mph. His slider and change up both are thrown at around 82 mph. His curveball sits in the mid-70s. Teherán also has a screwball (65 mph) that he does not use very often.{{cite news|title=Player Card: Julio Teheran|url=http://www.brooksbaseball.net/landing.php?player=527054|access-date=August 18, 2014|publisher=Brooks Baseball}} Teherán has a very effective pickoff move.{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Fredi: Teheran's pickoff move best by righty|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140817&content_id=90147066¬ebook_id=90161866&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl|access-date=August 18, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=August 17, 2014}}{{cite news|last1=Vivlamore|first1=Chris|title=Teheran making those who stray off first base pay|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/teheran-making-those-who-stray-off-first-base-pay/ng4dD/|access-date=August 18, 2014|publisher=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=August 17, 2014}} His 22 successful attempts in 2014 through early September was the most for any pitcher during that period.{{cite news|last1=O'Brien|first1=David|title=Teheran gets another pickoff, Fredi G a successful challenge|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/teheran-gets-another-pickoff-fredi-g-a-successful-/nhHd6/|access-date=October 10, 2014|publisher=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=September 7, 2014}}

Teherán's uncle Miguel worked for the Braves as a scout.{{cite news|last1=O'Brien|first1=David|title=Braves' Teheran has new 'do, renewed confidence after offseason work|url=http://www.myajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-teheran-has-new-renewed-confidence-after-offseason-work/82vY2en3Eaq339hw7Dm8gO/|access-date=February 14, 2018|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=February 13, 2018}} Teherán's second cousin is Sugar Ray Marimón.{{cite news|title=Atlanta Braves - PlayerWatch|url=http://www.globalpost.com/article/6515352/2015/04/14/atlanta-braves-playerwatch|access-date=April 16, 2015|work=GlobalPost|agency=Reuters|date=April 14, 2015}} They grew up together in Cartagena, and were Braves teammates in 2015.{{cite news|last1=Cunningham|first1=Michael|title=Jaime's control issues cost him job with Braves|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/jaimes-control-issues-cost-him-job-with-braves/nkskP/|access-date=April 16, 2015|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=April 13, 2015}}

Teherán married Yoselin Rincón in February 2016.{{cite news|last1=Schultz|first1=Jeff|title=Braves putting a lot on Julio Teheran's shoulders|url=http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-putting-a-lot-on-julio-teherans-shoulders/nqhZm/|access-date=August 19, 2016|work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=March 10, 2016}} The couple's first child was born in August of that year.{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Braves to activate Teheran for Friday start|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/196360194/julio-teheran-to-start-for-braves-on-friday/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819164438/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/196360194/julio-teheran-to-start-for-braves-on-friday/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 19, 2016|access-date=August 19, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=August 18, 2016}}

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