Braves bring back RHP Jesse Chavez, 40, on minors deal
May 20, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jesse Chavez (60) throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Truist Park. credits: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves welcomed back 40-year-old right-hander Jesse Chavez on a minor league deal Monday.
The 16-year veteran was released by the Chicago White Sox on Saturday after posting an 11.57 ERA this spring.
Atlanta invited Chavez to spring training on the next-to-last day of big-league camp. Opening Day is Thursday in Philadelphia.
Chavez has pitched for nine organizations and was 1-0 with a 1.56 ERA in 36 appearances (one start) for the Braves last season.
In 607 career appearances (85 starts), Chavez has gone 49-63 with a 4.30 ERA and has 981 strikeouts in 1,070 2/3 innings.
—Field Level Media
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