JESSE CHAVEZ NEWS

Facing hitters again Chavez (shin) said Monday that he threw a live batting practice session without any discomfort, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The 40-year-old right-hander has been on the shelf since mid-June with what was initially diagnosed as a left shin contusion, but after he underwent an MRI once the swelling on his leg subsided, he was revealed to have suffered a microfracture. The updated diagnosis explains why Chavez has been on the mend for nearly two months, but he appears to be nearly healed up from the microfracture. Chavez said he'll first need to prove that he can run at full speed and field his position without issue before getting the green light to head out on a rehab assignment, possibly within the next week or two.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injury updates on Braves' Nick Anderson, Ozzie Albies, Jesse Chavez On Friday, Nick Anderson/s agency – Gaeta Sports Management – posted a video on social media of Anderson throwing at the Braves’ spring trai...

AUGUST 18, 2023 • AJC.COM

Heads to 60-day IL Atlanta transferred Chavez (shin) to the 60-day injured list from the 15-day IL on Sunday.

Impact Chavez's move to the 60-day IL comes as no major surprise after manager Brian Snitker disclosed Saturday that the right-hander was still walking with a limp and was "weeks away" from being activated. The 39-year-old was initially deactivated June 15 due to a left shin contusion and won't be eligible to rejoin the Atlanta bullpen until around mid-August.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Weeks away from return Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Saturday that Chavez (shin) is still walking with a slight limp, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Chavez had been gearing up to begin throwing off a mound at last check, but Snitker noted Saturday that the veteran reliever is still probably "weeks away" from returning to full strength. He's been on the shelf since mid-June due to a severe left shin contusion.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing bullpen session Chavez (shin) said Friday that he hopes to throw a bullpen session by next week, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chavez's time on the shelf will extend beyond a month, but if he stays on schedule from here, he thinks he could return to the Atlanta bullpen in about two weeks. The veteran right-hander was pitching brilliantly before suffering the shin contusion on a comebacker (1.55 ERA, 1.03 WHIP). He will pitch important innings for the team down the stretch, but there probably won't be many leftover saves available given the quality of the arms ahead of him.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Braves reliever Jesse Chavez (shin contusion)... - The Athletic Braves reliever Jesse Chavez (shin contusion) is doing some light jogging and is able to transfer about 85 percent of weight when throwing....

JULY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Throwing long-toss Chavez (shin) threw long-toss in the outfield Friday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Chavez was shut down for a period after landing on the injured list June 15 due to a left shin contusion, but he can ramp things up now and perhaps make it back to Atlanta's bullpen right around the All-Star break. The veteran reliever had pitched to a terrific 1.55 ERA and 36:9 K:BB in 29 innings prior to the IL stint.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't come off IL when eligible Chavez (shin) is making progress, but he won't be ready to come off the injured list when first eligible, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Chavez could come off the injured list this weekend against the Marlins, but the right-hander won't be ready to do so. It's likely Chavez will need a rehab assignment because of his relatively lengthy absence, and he likely won't be back in the Atlanta bullpen until around the All-Star break, at the very earliest.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves: Jesse Chavez replacement returned to MLB after over 1,000 days and shoved The Atlanta Braves got a huge boost from their bullpen in the wake of the Jesse Chavez injury by way of Ben Heller on Friday night vs. the C...

JUNE 17, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

On Travis d'Arnaud's 2-homer outburst, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s latest feat, Jesse Chavez In Atlanta's 8-1 rout of the Colorado Rockies, d’Arnaud laid claim to the longest hit by a Brave this season.

JUNE 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

David O'Brien: The Braves put reliever Jesse Chavez on the... - The Athletic The Braves put reliever Jesse Chavez on the 15-day IL with a left-shin contusion and recalled right-hander Ben Heller from Triple-A Gwinnett...

JUNE 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Placed on 15-day IL Chavez was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left shin contusion.

Impact X-rays turned up clean for any structural damage after Chavez got struck by a hard-hit comebacker during a relief appearance Wednesday versus the Tigers, but he woke up Thursday in considerable discomfort and will be rested until at least the final day of June. The veteran reliever leaves behind a sharp 1.55 ERA and 36:9 K:BB through 29 innings.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Significant leg soreness Chavez woke up Thursday with a "very sore" left leg, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chavez took a 99-mph one-hop comebacker off his shin while making a relief appearance Wednesday afternoon against the Tigers. X-rays came back negative, but he'll likely be unavailable for a portion of Atlanta's four-game series against the Rockies, which gets underway Thursday night at Truist Park. There's a possibility that he could be placed on the injured list.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Results come back negative Additional tests on Chavez's left leg came back negative Wednesday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Chavez was removed from Wednesday's game after getting hit by a comebacker, but all tests have confirmed that no significant damage was done. More information regarding a return for Chavez will likely come Thursday, but the veteran reliever is officially listed as day-to-day.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays negative on shin X-rays returned negative on Chavez's left shin bone Wednesday, but he's undergoing further testing right now, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Chavez was hit in his shine by a comebacker during the first game of a doubleheader against Detroit, and he had to be carried off the field. The right-handed reliever will likely undergo further imaging, but it's a positive development that he appears to have avoided a fracture at this stage. There should be more information on Chavez in the coming days, but for now the reliever should be considered day-to-day.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after being hit by comebacker Chavez was removed from Wednesday's appearance versus the Tigers after being hit on the left leg by a comebacker, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Chavez went down in a heap after being hit by a ball off the bat of Miguel Cabrera and wasn't even able to get up to make a play on it. He had to be carried off the field and is surely headed for X-rays. Chavez threw just four pitches and faced the one batter in the appearance before leaving.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Functions well as opener Chavez allowed a hit and a walk while striking out three over 2.1 scoreless innings Saturday versus Seattle. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Chavez was effective as the opener Saturday, and he recorded the most outs of any Atlanta pitcher while throwing 26 of 42 pitches for strikes. The veteran right-hander has seen some high-leverage work this season with a save and eight holds in 22 appearances. He's maintained a 2.21 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB through 20.1 innings this season, and he's allowed just two runs (one earned) over 10 innings in May.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday vs. Mariners Chavez will start Saturday's game against the Mariners, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Chavez will effectively act as an opener in what will be a bullpen day for Atlanta on Saturday against Seattle. The veteran right-hander will not go deep enough to qualify for a win and he shouldn't be streamed for fantasy purposes.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Braves A.J. Minter and Jesse Chavez have 20... - The Athletic Braves A.J. Minter and Jesse Chavez have 20 appearances apiece, tied with three other relievers for the NL lead. Minter’s 8.05 ERA is second...

MAY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

David O'Brien: Jesse Chavez has pitched nine scoreless innings... - The Athletic Jesse Chavez has pitched nine scoreless innings over his first 10 appearances, the first time in his 16-year MLB career that he's opened wit...

APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Notches league-leading seventh hold Chavez struck out two in a scoreless seventh inning Tuesday to record his seventh hold of the season in an 8-1 win over the Padres.

Impact Atlanta scored six of its eight runs in the final two frames, erasing a potential save situation, but Chavez still collected his league-leading seventh hold, tying him with the Mets' Brooks Raley. The 39-year-old Chavez has had a remarkable start to the season, posting a 0.00 ERA and 9:1 K:BB through nine innings and 10 appearances, but he's been able to work his way into a high-leverage role in part due to injuries to Raisel Iglesias (shoulder), Collin McHugh (shoulder) and Tyler Matzek (elbow). Once the Atlanta bullpen gets healthier, and Chavez's numbers begin to tumble back down to earth, he figures to fade back into middle relief.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects rare save Chavez recorded the final out of Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals to pick up his first save of the season.

Impact A.J. Minter had pitched in the first two games of the series while Joe Jimenez has thrown 16 pitches the night before and may not be ready to work back-to-back days after offseason back surgery, so when Collin McHugh allowed a run in the bottom of the ninth inning to create a save situation, it was Chavez who got the call to close things out. It's the 39-year-old right-hander's first save since 2019, and while he's capable of serving in a variety of roles in the Atlanta bullpen, he's unlikely to see consistent high-leverage work. Through four appearances this season, Chavez holds a 0.00 ERA over 3.2 innings with a hold and a 3:0 K:BB in addition to Wednesday's save.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Olson homers, drives in 3 to help Braves sweep Cards

Matt Olson homered and drove in three, and the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Riley homers again as Braves beat Cardinals 4-1

Austin Riley hit a two-run homer and Dylan Dodd pitched five strong innings in his major league debut, helping the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures roster spot Chavez had his contract selected by Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact Chavez re-signed with Atlanta on a minor-league deal in November, and he grabbed a spot on the Opening Day roster after giving up four earned runs with a 10:2 K:BB across 8.1 innings during spring training. The veteran right-hander had a 3.76 ERA in 69.1 frames last year and should fill a middle-relief role out of the bullpen in 2023.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE