Even still, he was never going to require a major league contract, so I’m a bit stunned that the Braves weren’t interested. Jesse Chavez actually began his career with the Rangers, drafted in ...

The Rangers announced that they have signed right-hander Jesse Chavez and outfielder Cody Thomas to minor league deals. They also announces previously-reported pacts for righty David Buchanan and ...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez has agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training with the Texas Rangers, the team that drafted the ...

Texas took Chavez in the 42nd round of the 2002 amateur draft, and traded him four years later to Pittsburgh, where he made his big league debut in 2008. He was 6-6 with a 4.58 ERA in 96 games ...