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Jesse Chavez, a veteran MLB pitcher known for being the most traded player in history, announced his retirement after a 18-season career spanning nine teams, with notable highlights including a World Series ring with Atlanta in 2021 and over $25 million in earnings. He expressed readiness to focus on the next chapter, possibly in coaching.
Jesse Chavez has elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett by the Atlanta Braves, with the veteran pitcher now free to sign with any team, potentially returning to Atlanta or exploring new opportunities as the Braves prepare for a deadline sell-off.
The Atlanta Braves have selected Jesse Chavez to their major league roster, replacing Dylan Dodd, who was optioned to Triple-A, and transferring Spencer Schwellenbach to the 60-day injured list. Chavez, 41, has a strong history with the Braves and remains effective at Triple-A, while Dodd has transitioned to a reliever with promising results. Schwellenbach is sidelined due to an elbow fracture, with an expected return in September.
Max Fried and Aaron Nola both struggled in a 12-4 win for the Atlanta Braves over the Philadelphia Phillies. Fried had the worst start of his career, while Nola also had a rough outing. The Braves' bats remained strong, with Ozzie Albies hitting a home run and Jesse Chavez delivering a solid relief performance. The Braves easily took the series and will go for the sweep in the next game.
The Atlanta Braves have reinstated Jesse Chavez from the injured list, providing a boost to their bullpen. Chavez had been out since June with a microfracture in his leg but recently completed a successful rehab assignment. He hopes to be an option for the postseason. Additionally, Nick Anderson, Collin McHugh, and Daysbel Hernandez will begin rehab assignments, potentially strengthening the bullpen further.
Atlanta Braves reliever Jesse Chavez, who was initially diagnosed with a left shin contusion, later discovered that he had a microfracture in his shin. The injury was not initially detected due to inflammation. Chavez has been progressing well in his rehab and recently threw a live batting practice session. He expects to have another session at the end of the week and hopes to begin a rehab assignment soon. The Braves' medical team assured him that the microfracture would heal on its own, and Chavez's recovery has improved since learning about the injury. He is eager to return to the bullpen and support his team during their successful season.
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-1, with catcher Travis d'Arnaud hitting two home runs and Ronald Acuña Jr. becoming the first player to reach 15 home runs and 30 stolen bases in the first 70 games of a season. The Braves have the most 450-foot homers in the majors this season and are averaging a majors-leading 1.69 home runs per game. Reliever Jesse Chavez is on the 15-day injured list, but his presence is still felt by his teammates, who put his jersey on a makeshift mannequin in the bullpen.
Rookie AJ Smith-Shawver earned his first career win as the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 8-3. The Braves also placed RHP Jesse Chavez on the 15-day injured list with a left shin contusion. In other MLB news, the Chicago Cubs reinstated Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list, while the Chicago White Sox placed third baseman Yoan Moncada on the 10-day injured list with a back injury.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Jesse Chavez has been placed on the 15-day Injured List due to a left shin contusion after being hit by a 95+ mph grounder in a game. The team has recalled Ben Heller to replace him in the bullpen. Heller has a career 2.59/5.57/5.15 line in 31 1⁄3 innings and has been pitching in the Rays minor league organization this year. Chavez is expected to recover in two weeks.
Atlanta Braves reliever Jesse Chavez has been placed on the injured list due to a shin contusion after being hit by a comebacker from Miguel Cabrera during a game against the Detroit Tigers. Although X-rays came back negative, Chavez was unable to avoid the shelf. In his place, the Braves promoted right-handed reliever Ben Heller, who they recently acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays. Chavez has been valuable out of the bullpen this season, with a 1.55 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 36 strikeouts in 29 innings.
Braves reliever Jesse Chavez was carried off the field after being hit by a comebacker to his left shin from Miguel Cabrera during a game against the Tigers. X-rays and further tests came back negative, and Chavez is considered day-to-day. Chavez has been a valuable asset to the Braves bullpen this season, with a 1.55 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 29 innings pitched. The Braves won the first game of the doubleheader and maintain a four-game lead in the NL East.
Braves reliever Jesse Chavez was hit in the left shin by a comebacker during the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers. X-rays were negative, and he was transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and tests. Chavez has a 1.55 ERA in 29 innings over 31 appearances this season.
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-2, with Ozzie Albies hitting a two-run homer and Jared Shuster pitching well over 5 1/3 innings. The Braves move to 10 games over .500 at 33-23 and will have an off day before starting a series in Arizona.
The Atlanta Braves have been relying on bullpen games to address their injury-depleted rotation, but with three losses in their past three bullpen games, they may need to consider other options. The team has lost both Max Fried and Kyle Wright from the rotation this month, and while Dylan Dodd and Michael Soroka are options, they have yet to put together consistent starts. The Braves' starting pitching depth has been depleted, and while bullpen games may be a stop-gap solution, it may not be sustainable in the long-term.
The Atlanta Braves will play another bullpen game against the Seattle Mariners, with Jesse Chavez as the nominal starter. The Mariners will deploy Logan Gilbert, a top prospect and solid starting pitcher. Gilbert has been unlucky with sequencing, but his xERA, FIP, and xFIP are all impressive. He has a good strikeout rate and avoids walks, with a primary weapon of his four-seamer. The Braves will have a tough time against Gilbert, but will look to steal the game with their bullpen.