JESSE CHAVEZ NEWS

Returns to Atlanta Chavez re-signed with Atlanta on a minor-league deal Saturday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chavez pitched for three teams in 2022, one of which was Atlanta. All told, he threw 69.1 innings -- nearly exclusively out of the bullpen -- in the majors while maintaining a 3.76 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. While his deal is a minor-league contract, Chavez should have a decent opportunity to earn a spot in the bullpen during spring training.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS roster

Philadelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson will miss the NL Division Series after injuring his right calf jumping to celebrate Bryce Harper’s home run in their clinching wild-c...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East lead

Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered off Max Scherzer, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a crucial 4-2 victory over the New York Mets and a one-game lead in the NL East

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meneses' 8th-inning HR snaps Braves' 5-game winning streak

Joey Meneses hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Jesse Chavez in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals stopped the Atlanta Braves’ five-game winning streak with a 3-2 vict...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strider dominant, Contreras homers, Braves sweep Phillies

Rookie Spencer Strider took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and struck out 10, William Contreras hit a tiebreaking homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Acuña homers in 6-run 8th, Braves beat Phillies 7-2

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in a six-run eighth inning off Seranthony Domínguez and the Atlanta Braves rallied for a 7-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

For Jesse Chavez, success with the Braves is all about familiarity Around the ballpark, Jesse Chavez refers to his teammates and coaches as “coach.” They call him “coach.” Everyone is “coach.”

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • AJC.COM

Mariners use 2 homers, Kirby's pitching to stop Braves 3-1

Sam Haggerty and Eugenio Suárez each hit a solo homer, George Kirby pitched into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 to snap the Braves’ eight-g...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB's Most Traded Player Is Happy to Be Back Home Jesse Chavez has been dealt 10 times in his career, but this season has been a lot—even for him.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Olson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A's, catch Mets

Matt Olson hit a three-run homer against his former club and the Atlanta Braves won their sixth in a row, outslugging the Oakland Athletics 10-9 and finally catching the slumping M...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fried, Ozuna power streaking Braves to 5th straight victory

Max Fried allowed no hits in five scoreless innings, Marcell Ozuna homered and the Atlanta Braves won their fifth straight in a rain-delayed game, 7-1 over the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves rookie Strider fans Atlanta record 16 in win over Rox

Rookie Spencer Strider set an Atlanta record with 16 strikeouts while allowing only two hits in eight innings to lead the Braves to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cron, Ureña help Rockies hand Braves 3rd straight loss, 3-2

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AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves thrilled Jesse Chavez is 'coming home' — to them, he's more than a journeyman "Gone but never forgotten," veteran Braves reliever Collin McHugh said. "I'll be happy to see his face, man. He's one of my favorites."

AUGUST 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

He's back again: Braves acquire reliever Jesse Chavez The Braves always made their admiration and appreciation for Jesse Chavez clear, even when he was included in the trade-deadline deal that b...

AUGUST 30, 2022 • AJC.COM

For Jesse Chavez, MLB's most traded player, there's familiarity in the unfamiliar Chavez, who has been dealt 10 times, has played on nine major-league teams. He’s had multiple stints for four of those teams.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Blows save, picks up win Chavez (2-1) gave up three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out one in one inning Friday against the Mariners. He picked up a win while also being charged with a blow...

Impact The Angels ended up winning in 10 innings, with Jimmy Herget getting the save. Ryan Tepera wasn't available, and while Chavez was used in the initial save situation, it seems unlikely that he will get the next save opportunity, given his struggles in this first chance.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels sellers again at trade deadline despite star power

While the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers were making moves during Tuesday’s trade deadline to bolster their rosters for a postseason run, Los Angeles Angels general manag...

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strider, Rosario power Braves to 13-1 rout of Phillies

Spencer Strider struck out a career-high 13 in six-plus innings, Eddie Rosario tied a career high with five RBIs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 13-1 for thei...

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Acquired by Angels Chavez and Tucker Davidson were sent from Atlanta to the Angels on Tuesday in exchange for Raisel Iglesias, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Chavez's role in the deal is presumably to offset some of Iglesias' contract, as the Angels don't have much use for a 38-year-old reliever on an expiring contract in the final two months of a lost season. The veteran righty could potentially find himself with sudden fantasy relevance, however, as his 2.66 ERA and career-best 27.2 percent strikeout rate make him one of the best relievers in a bullpen that's just lost its closer in Iglesias.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Olson, Riley homer as Braves send Nats to 9th loss in a row

Matt Olson and freshly minted All-Star Austin Riley hit consecutive home runs in the third inning, and the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 6-3 victory and dealt the Washington Nationals...

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fried rolls as homer-happy Braves shut down Cardinals 3-0

Marcell Ozuna and Eddie Rosario hit back-to-back homers, Max Fried threw six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping St. Louis Cardinals 3-0

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swanson's 3-run double helps Braves outlast Cardinals, 6-3

Dansby Swanson hit a three-run double in a five-run second inning and the Atlanta Braves held off the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 in a game delayed more than 2 1/2 hours by rain

JULY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strider strikes out 11, Riley homers as Braves beat Reds 4-1

Spencer Strider allowed one hit over six innings and matched a career high with 11 strikeouts, Austin Riley homered for the second straight game and drove in two runs and the Atlan...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up third hold Chavez walked one and struck out one in one-third of an inning Sunday to record his third hold of the season in an extra-innings loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Entering the game with two outs in the seventh inning and a runner on first base, Chavez walked Trayce Thompson before fanning Trea Turner. The right-hander appears to have moved into a higher-leverage role in the Atlanta bullpen, as all three of his holds have come in his last four appearances -- part of a 10-game scoreless streak that has seen Chavez post a 0.89 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB over his last 12.1 innings.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE