Teheran hopes DL stint helps restore velocity

Julio Teheran is currently on the disabled list because of the thumb ailment he suffered when he got jammed by a pitch during his final plate appearance of Monday’s forgettable four-inning start against the Padres. But the primary concern about the Braves’ right-hander stems from the fact his average fastball velocity this year has been 89.2 mph — 108th of 127 pitchers who have thrown at least 750 pitches.