Jesse Chavez

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1⁄3 innings pitched for the Pirates from 2008 to 2009.

Tampa Bay Rays

The Pirates traded Chavez on November 3, 2009, to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for second baseman Akinori Iwamura. [11]

Atlanta Braves

On December 10, 2009, Chavez was traded again, to the Atlanta Braves for Rafael Soriano. [12]

He had a 5.89 ERA in 362⁄3 innings pitched for the Braves in 2010.

Kansas City Royals

On July 31, 2010, Chavez was traded to the Kansas City Royals along with Gregor Blanco and Tim Collins for Rick Ankiel and Kyle Farnsworth. [13] He had a 6.95 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 332⁄3 innings pitched for the Royals from 2010 to 2011. Chavez was designated for assignment by Kansas City on October 11, 2011. [14]

Toronto Blue Jays

On October 21, 2011, Chavez was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays. [15] He was designated for assignment on December 12 but cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A. [16]

On May 27, 2012, Chavez was called up from the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s. He was 6–2 with a 3.72 ERA in 10 games with Las Vegas. [17] He was recalled on August 4. [18] On August 5, however, he was sent back down to make room for the promotion of Chad Jenkins from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. [19]

Oakland Athletics

Chavez was traded to the Oakland Athletics on August 24, 2012, in exchange for cash considerations. [20]

Chavez began the 2013 season with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. He was recalled by Oakland on April 20, [21] and sent back to Sacramento on April 29. [22] He was recalled again on May 10. [23] On June 13, Chavez pitched 52⁄3 shutout innings of relief in an 18-inning game against the New York Yankees, earning the win. [24] On July 31, Chavez pitched against the Blue Jays for the first time since being traded to Oakland and took the loss, yielding 3 runs in the 10th inning.

Chavez was added to Oakland's starting rotation to open the 2014 season, due to the spring injuries of Jarrod Parker and A.J. Griffin. [25] He set career highs in starts and innings pitched, and finished with an 8–8 record with a 3.45 ERA.

On January 12, 2015, Chavez and the Athletics agreed to a one-year deal worth $2.15 million, avoiding arbitration. [26] Chavez was placed in the bullpen to start the season. [27] On April 23, he was moved to the rotation and ended up making 26 starts for Oakland, a career high, pitching to a 7–15 record and a 4.18 ERA. His season ended in mid-September when he was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his ribs. [28]

Toronto Blue Jays (second stint)

On November 20, 2015, the Athletics traded Chavez to the Blue Jays for Liam Hendriks. [29] He and the Blue Jays did not come to an agreement before the salary arbitration deadline on January 15, 2016. [30] Chavez was seeking $4 million, while the Blue Jays countered at $3.6 million. On February 6, it was announced that Chavez had won his arbitration case. [31] Chavez entered spring training in competition for the fifth starter role with Aaron Sanchez, Drew Hutchison, and Gavin Floyd. On March 28, it was announced that Sanchez would be the team's fifth starter, and Chavez would begin the season in the bullpen. [32] On May 17, 2016, Chavez was suspended for 3 games after he intentionally hit Texas Rangers batter Prince Fielder on May 15 after the Blue Jays and Rangers had a bench clearing brawl in the top of the 8th that resulted in Rougned Odor punching José Bautista after Bautista slid hard into Odor to break up a double play. [33] Chavez pitched to a 1–2 record, 4.57 ERA, and 42 strikeouts in 411⁄3 innings before being traded. [34]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On August 1, 2016, the Blue Jays traded Chavez to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Mike Bolsinger. [35] He appeared in 23 games for the Dodgers, posting a 4.21 ERA with 21 strikeouts across 25+2⁄3 innings of work. [36]

Los Angeles Angels

On November 11, 2016, Chavez signed a one-year, $5.75 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels. [37] Chavez was chosen to start in the Angels rotation at the beginning of the season due to the bevy of injuries. Chavez made 21 starts, going 5–9 with a 5.24 ERA before being put in the bullpen after the All-Star Break. Chavez finished the season 7–11 in 38 games, 21 starts.

Texas Rangers

On February 23, 2018, Chavez signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers. [38]

Chicago Cubs

On July 19, 2018, Chavez was acquired by the Chicago Cubs for minor league pitcher Tyler Thomas. [39] [40] Chavez posted an impressive 1.15 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 32 appearances with the Cubs.

Texas Rangers (second stint)

On November 30, 2018, Chavez signed a 2-year contract to return to the Texas Rangers. [41] Chavez was placed on the injured list on August 13, 2019, with elbow inflammation, which stemmed from a bone spur. [42] He finished the 2019 season going 3–5 with a 4.85 ERA in 78 innings. Chavez underwent surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow on September 9. [43]

In 2020 with Texas, Chavez made 18 appearances, compiling a 6.88 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 17 innings. [4]

Atlanta Braves (second stint)

On February 26, 2021, Chavez signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels organization that included an invitation to spring training. [44] He was released by the Angels prior to the start of the season on March 26. [45]

On April 17, 2021, Chavez signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization. [46] On June 24, Chavez was selected to the active roster. [47] In 2021, he was 3–2 with a 2.14 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 30 games (4 starts) in which he pitched 33+2⁄3 innings. [48] In the 2021 postseason, Chavez made 7 appearances for the Braves, including starting Game 4 of the NLCS, and did not surrender any runs.

Chicago Cubs (second stint)

On March 13, 2022, Chavez signed a minor league split contract with the Chicago Cubs. [49] [50] On April 2, the Cubs selected the Chavez's contract, adding him to their active roster. [51] In 3 games for the Cubs, he recorded a 6.35 ERA with 3 strikeouts in 5+2⁄3 innings of work.

Atlanta Braves (third stint)

On April 20, 2022, Chavez, along with cash considerations, was traded to the Atlanta Braves for Sean Newcomb. [52] [53] In 46 appearances for the Angels, he accumulated a 3-3 record and 2.72 ERA with 61 strikeouts across 53 innings pitched.

Los Angeles Angels (third stint)

On August 2, 2022, Chavez and Tucker Davidson were traded from the Braves to the Los Angeles Angels for Raisel Iglesias. [54] [55] During the 2022 season, Chavez set the record for most trades in a Major League Baseball career, with ten. [56] In 11 games, Chavez struggled to a 7.59 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 10+2⁄3 innings of work. On August 29, Chavez was released by the Angels. [57]

Atlanta Braves (fourth stint)

On August 30, 2022, Chavez was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves. [58]

On November 12, 2022, Chavez re-signed with the Braves on a one-year minor league contract. [59] [60] He was invited to major league spring training before the 2023 regular season began. [61] Chavez made the Braves' Opening Day roster and formally had his contract selected on March 30, 2023. [62] He posted a strong 1.55 ERA in 31 games before he was hit in the left leg by a comebacker off the bat of Miguel Cabrera in a June 14 game against the Detroit Tigers. [63] He was placed on the injured list the following day with a shin contusion. [64] On July 23, Chavez was transferred to the 60-day injured list after manager Brian Snitker said he was still "weeks away" from returning. [65] On September 19, Chavez was activated from the injured list. [66]

On February 8, 2024, Chavez signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox and received an invitation to major league spring training. [67] Chavez was released by the White Sox organization on March 23, [68] and re-signed with the Braves organization two days later on another minor league contract. [69] [70] On March 28, Chavez was selected to the Opening Day roster. [71] In 46 appearances out of the bullpen for Atlanta, he logged a 2-2 record and 3.13 ERA with 55 strikeouts across 63+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Texas Rangers (third stint)

On January 27, 2025, Chavez signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. [72]

Personal life

Chavez is married to Crystal. The couple has three daughters: Criste, Stevee, and Dannie. [73]

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Jesse Chavez
Jesse Chavez 2013.jpg
Chavez with the Oakland Athletics in 2013
Texas Rangers
Pitcher
Born: (1983-08-21) August 21, 1983 (age 41)
San Gabriel, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 27, 2008, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Manager
43 Brian Snitker
Coaches
Bench Coach 4 Walt Weiss
First Base Coach 2 Eric Young Sr.
Third Base Coach 37 Ron Washington
Hitting Coach 28 Kevin Seitzer
Pitching Coach 39 Rick Kranitz
Assistant Hitting Coach 59 José Castro
Assistant Hitting Coach 70 Bobby Magallanes
Bullpen Coach 58 Drew French
Batting Practice Pitcher 98 Tomás Pérez
Catching Coach 57 Sal Fasano
Bullpen Catcher 97 Jimmy Leo
Bullpen Catcher 99 José Yepez
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