Jesse Chavez was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 39th round of the 2001 MLB June Amateur Draft from A. B. Miller HS (Fontana, CA) and the Texas Rangers in the 42nd round of the 2002 MLB June Amateur Draft from Riverside City College (Riverside, CA).

His 67.7% strand rate between the Braves and the Cubs was the sixth highest in the National League (min. 30 inherited runners). Played for Atlanta in two separate stints over the season.

On March 13, 2022, Chavez signed a minor league split contract with the Chicago Cubs. [ 49 ] [ 50 ] On April 2, the Cubs selected the Chavez's contract, adding him to their active roster. [ 51 ] In 3 games for the Cubs, he recorded a 6.35 ERA with 3 strikeouts in 5 + 2 ⁄ 3 innings of work.

Jun 17, 2022 · Chavez was expected to play a valuable role as a multi-inning arm in the 2022 Cubs bullpen after returning to Chicago on a minor-league deal in March.

The Atlanta Braves signed veteran right-handed pitcher Jesse Chavez to a minor league deal on Monday, the team announced, marking his fifth stint with the Braves. Chavez, 40, was released by the ...

Jan 27, 2025 · The Rangers have signed Jesse Chavez and Cody Thomas to minor league deals. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors. ... though he was traded to the Cubs that summer. Going into 2019, he came back to Texas ...

Mar 13, 2022 · Jesse Chavez  was looking for comfortable surroundings and wanted to get into a camp swiftly. That combination led to a reunion on Sunday, when Chavez put on a Cubs uniform again and went through a light workout after signing a Minor League contract.

Jan 27, 2025 · ARLINGTON, Texas -- Veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez has agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training with the Texas Rangers, ... He signed with Texas as a free agent before the 2018 season, was traded to the Chicago Cubs later that summer and then re-signed with Texas in free agency before the 2019 season.

Dec 10, 2024 · When he pitched one inning for the Cubs against the Colorado Rockies in the 2018 Wild Card Game, it was his first postseason appearance in his eleventh major league season. He did pitch two full seasons with the Rangers in 2019 and 2020 , going 3-5, 4.85 as a swingman the first year, and 0-0, 6.88 in 18 relief appearances the second.

Mar 13, 2022 · -- The Chicago Cubs have signed Jesse Chavez to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to big league camp, adding the veteran reliever after he had a strong year with the champion...