49 Julio Teheran, SP

Nothing about Julio Teheran's performance this season merits a demotion, whether to the bullpen or the minor leagues. In fact, he has shown improvement just about every time out, most recently with 8 1/3 strong innings against the Twins. But the fact of the matter is that when Brandon Beachy returns, someone has to go.

Who else would it be? Paul Maholm? If his slide continues, his numbers could end up looking worse than Teheran's. But he doesn't have any bullpen experience, and it's not like he's going to the minors. By the time Beachy gets here, the Braves may prefer to move Teheran to the bullpen strictly to limit his innings.

I'm not saying you should drop Teheran in anticipation of Beachy's return. Someone else could go down between now and then, ending the dilemma. But you should prepare for life without him in Fantasy. My guess is it's rapidly approaching.

Braves starter Julio Teheran walked his first batter in a long time Monday at home against the Twins. He still managed to pitch into the ninth inning and come away a winner.

Teheran, who had not walked anyone since April 29 against Washington, threw a career-high 123 pitches and left after allowing his only run on a Josh Willingham solo homer in the ninth. He earned the win to improve to 3-1 on the year.

Fans were on their feet as Teheran came off the mound after 8 1/3 innings. He allowed just five hits and struck out four. His ERA is at 3.99. Teheran makes his next start Sunday in New York versus the Mets.

Braves pitcher Julio Teheran's velocity has jumped from 92.59 mph in April to 93.24 mph in May. He's been much better over his last four starts, two of which have come in May. Teheran has allowed eight earned runs in those starts. He has relied on his four-seam fastball more in May, increasing his usage three percent from April. 

Home runs and lack of strikeouts have been Teheran's biggest issues. Although the added velocity hasn't led to more strikeouts, Fantasy owners are probably happy to see Teheran turn things around. 

Sporting a 2.85 ERA in his last four starts, Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran could become useful for the 34 percent of leagues he isn’t owned in.

Our Scott White pointed out on Wednesday’s broadcast of Fantasy Baseball Today that while Teheran isn’t exactly racking up the Ks, he has only allowed one walk in those last four starts. Al Melchior said he might pick him up in a two-start week, but added that there isn’t much distinguishing Teheran from other options at SP. 

Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran turned in a solid performance but was outdueled by opposing starter Patrick Corbin in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat to the Diamondbacks.

Teheran, who made his seventh start of the season, surrendered a two-run single to Didi Gregorius in the third inning for his only damage of the night. The right-hander was charged with two runs and seven hits over six innings of work. He struck out three and did not issue a walk as he suffered his first loss of the season.

Teheran (2-1) has allowed five runs over his last 13 innings. He has struck out six over that span. The 22-year-old is scheduled to make his next start Monday at home against the Twins.