Teheran (0-1) lasted just four innings in Saturday's loss to the Cardinals, allowing five runs (four earned), six hits and four walks while striking out six.
Teheran's second outing of 2016 didn't quite go as well as the first. It became obvious in the opening frame, when he barely escaped a bases-loaded jam, Teheran was in for a long night. He struggled to throw strikes and got little help from his defense. The truth is that Teheran pitches for one of the worst all-around teams in baseball, and owners shouldn't expect the 25-year-old to be consistently reliable in any format. Things won't get any easier next time out against Washington, a team that hit .362 with five home runs off him a year ago.