Teheran could return this weekend vs. Nats

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ATLANTA — After receiving positive reports following Julio Teheran’s rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, Braves manager Brian Snitker is optimistic the All-Star right-hander will return to the team this weekend.

Recovering from a right lat strain, Teheran allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and struck out five batters across five innings, throwing 73 pitches, 51 for strikes.

“It was kind of one of those [outings] where he got better as he was out there,” Snitker said. “So I kind of think that once he started turning the ball loose and convincing himself that he probably felt really good that he was.”

While Teheran hasn’t officially been named the starter, he could possibly …

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