JESSE CHAVEZ NEWS

Fermín hits first major league homer to break tie in the Cardinals' victory over the Braves

José Fermín hit his first major league home run to break a sixth-inning tie in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on a soggy Sunday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kurtz hits a grand slam, Butler adds 2 HRs as Athletics dominate Braves 10-1

The Athletics dominate the Braves 10-1 on Tuesday night, fueled by Lawrence Butler’s two home runs, including a leadoff inside-the-park homer

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Needing bullpen help, Atlanta Braves turn to Jesse Chavez again Jesse Chavez comes to the Braves from Triple-A, where he's pitched since being re-signed May 1. The reliever previously played for Atlanta i...

JULY 6 • AJC.COM

Rejoins big club Atlanta selected Chavez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Impact Chavez will regain a spot on Atlanta's 40-man roster for the third time this season, as he had previously elected free agency and re-signed with the organization on minor-league deals after being designated for assignment on two occasions in April. Since re-signing on his latest minor-league deal May 1, the 41-year-old righty has pitched well for Gwinnett, logging a 2.22 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 24:12 K:BB in 24.1 innings. He'll likely fill a middle-relief role for Atlanta.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

He's back! 41-year-old reliever Jesse Chavez returns again for his seventh stint with Braves

Jesse Chavez has returned for his seventh stint with the Atlanta Braves

JULY 6 • Associated Press

Back with Atlanta again Atlanta re-signed Chavez to a minor league deal Thursday, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports.

Impact Chavez cleared waivers Tuesday and elected free agency. This is the fourth time since the start of the 2024 season the the right-hander has signed with Atlanta on a minor-league deal. It is also the third time that Atlanta has signed him after being the team that DFA'd him in that span. So, it won't be surprising if the 41-year-old finds his way back onto the 40-man roster.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Chavez cleared waivers Tuesday and elected free agency, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chavez opted to enter the open market the last time he was DFA'd by Atlanta, so it's not too surprising to see him do it again. The 41-year-old has allowed two earned runs in three innings across his two appearances this season.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Atlanta Atlanta designated Chavez for assignment Sunday.

Impact It's the second time Chavez has been DFA'd by Atlanta this season. The first time occurred April 1, and after electing free agency he ended up returning to Atlanta on a minor-league deal. He was promoted to the majors Wednesday and came out of the bullpen against the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two in one inning. If he clears waivers, Chavez will once again have the option to reject a minor-league assignment and enter free agency.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big-league bullpen Atlanta selected Chavez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact The 41-year-old reliever will return to the big club for the second time this season, as he previously made a two-inning appearance out of the bullpen in a 6-1 loss to the Dodgers on March 31 before being designated for assignment the next day. After clearing waivers, Chavez elected free agency and re-signed with Atlanta on a minor-league deal. He received the call back to the big leagues after excelling at Gwinnett over the past two and a half weeks, allowing just one unearned run on two hits and no walks while striking out 10 over five innings in his last five appearances.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Braves right-hander Reynaldo López to have arthroscopic surgery on inflamed right shoulder Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves hope to learn more about right-hander Reynaldo López’s ability to return to the rotation when he has exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his inflamed right shoul...

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Back with Atlanta Chavez agreed to a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact After being released by the Rangers on March 21, Chavez signed a minor-league deal with Atlanta just two days later and had his contract selected March 31. He tossed two innings of one-run ball against the Dodgers that day and was designated for assignment the following morning. Chavez is back with Atlanta to serve as organization relief depth.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Braves Add More Catching Depth, Make Final Call on Jesse Chavez As top catching prospect Drake Baldwin continues to struggle, the Atlanta Braves added more organizational catching depth Thursday. The Brav...

APRIL 3 • SI.COM

Enters free agency Chavez cleared waivers Thursday and elected free agency.

Impact Chavez was DFA'd by Atlanta after he allowed one run in two innings during his appearance against the Dodgers on Monday. Rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett and remaining in the organization that has brought him the majority of his success throughout his career, the 41-year-old will once again explore his options in the open market.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Braves are desperate for recovery as they enter their home opener as the majors' only winless team

The Atlanta Braves’ longest winless start since 2016 has left manager Brian Snitker desperate for a recovery he hopes begins with the team’s home opener against Miami on Friday nig...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

'Can’t explain it’: The Braves are MLB’s only winless team. Is it panic time?

The 2025 MLB campaign couldn't have started much worse for the Atlanta Braves. Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

APRIL 2 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers improve to 7-0 behind Dustin May after beating winless Braves 3-1

Dustin May pitched five strong innings after missing nearly two years, Mookie Betts hit his third go-ahead homer of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the winless Atlanta...

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Braves designate reliever Jesse Chavez for assignment Chavez could return later, of course. That would be nothing new for one of the sport’s all-time most traveled men.

APRIL 1 • AJC.COM

Jesse Chavez Continues Up-and-Down Career with Braves The veteran reliever was DFA’d after his season debut Monday.

APRIL 1 • SACBEE.COM

DFA'd by Atlanta Atlanta designated Chavez for assignment Tuesday.

Impact The veteran right-hander inked a minor-league deal with Atlanta last week and had his contract selected from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday, and he pitched later in the day versus the Dodgers, giving up a run on two hits and two walks over two innings. Chavez had a 3.13 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 55:19 K:BB across 46 appearances for Atlanta last season, but his stay on the big-league roster early this year was brief.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Braves call up Jesse Chavez, designate Hector Neris for assignment This is Chavez’s sixth time with the Braves, appearing in game with the team in 2010, 2012 and the past three seasons.

APRIL 1 • AJC.COM

Deadspin | Braves call up RHP Jesse Chavez, 41 Deadspin | Braves call up RHP Jesse Chavez, 41

MARCH 31 • DEADSPIN.COM

Jesse Chavez back for 5th stint with Braves since 2021 LOS ANGELES -- Here is the sentence you have been anticipating since the end of last season: Jesse Chavez is once again a member of Atlanta’...

MARCH 31 • MLB.COM

Joining big-league bullpen Atlanta will select Chavez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Chavez has seen action with 10 different teams over parts of 17 seasons in the big leagues, but Atlanta has been a familiar stop for the 41-year-old. Currently in the midst of his fourth stint in the Atlanta organization, Chavez didn't break camp with the big club but didn't have to wait long for an opening in the bullpen to emerge after right-hander Hector Neris was designated for assignment. Chavez is likely to work in middle relief after he turned in a 3.13 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 55:19 K:BB across 63.1 innings with Atlanta in 2024.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sports Daily: Down the Jesse Chavez rabbit hole The Braves play the Cubs this afternoon in Arizona (you can watch at 4:05 p.m. on Peachtree TV).

MARCH 25 • AJC.COM

Ken Sugiura: Jesse Chavez signing minor-league deal with Braves a delightful turn ATLANTA - Only Delta inbounds to Atlanta more frequently than Jesse Chavez. There are still more Waf...

MARCH 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM