Atlanta Braves Five Ways They Can Improve in 2018

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 28: Closer Arodys Vizcaino #38 and catcher Tyler Flowers #25 of the Atlanta Braves congratulate each other after getting the final out of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 28, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Braves defeated the Phillies 4-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 09: Julio Teheran #49 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on April 9, 2018, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

4. Julio Teheran Needs to Show the Rookies How it is Done

Watching Julio Teheran this season has been an improvement on last but still, confusing. Teheran”s velocity has been down this season as has his pitch movement. His age isn’t the factor for a pitcher who should still be in his prime.

For the Braves they need Teheran to step up and be the pitcher he was before the rebuild. The go-to-pitcher for a team who leaned on pitching.

He used his movement and great control to fool hitters and keep a low pitch counts. All skills that have alluded him at times this season.

With the exception of a start or two Teheran has been inconsistent during his starts. Bouncing all around the zone and failing to look like the pitcher he is capable of being.

If he can find a way to recapture form it would be a huge boost to the team. It could even be enough to make them legitimate postseason contenders.

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