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Atlanta Braves Once Again Bring Back Familiar Face to Bullpen

Guess who's back? Back again? Jesse's back. Tell a friend. The Atlanta Braves selected right-hander Jesse Chavez to the major league roster. This is not an old article.

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41-year-old Jesse Chavez keeps finding his way back to Braves

The Braves announced that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Jesse Chavez from Triple-A Gwinnett.

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Jesse Chavez rejoins, losing streak snapped, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. For the second time this season, Jesse Chavez has himself a deal with the Atlanta Braves. On April 3, he was outrighted to Gwinnett, where he then elected free agency.

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Braves re-sign Jesse Chavez to MiLB deal

In a tale as old as time, the veteran reliever heads to Triple-A. Jesse Chavez is back in the Atlanta Braves organization for the second time this season as the 41-year-old right-handed reliever has re-signed on a minor league deal according to the team’s official transaction page.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / April 4

Jesse Chavez is back with the Braves… Again

In a time of despair following the Braves 0-7 start, the Jesse Chavez saga offers a bit of comic relief. After being added to the active roster only to be designated for assignment a day later, the 41-year-old is back with the club on a minor-league deal.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3

Will 41-year-old reliever return to Braves on new deal?

The Braves announced that reliever Jesse Chavez elected free agency after being designated for assignment on Tuesday. He cleared outright waivers and retested the market rather than accept the assignment to Triple-A.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 3

Braves Add More Catching Depth, Make Final Call on Jesse Chavez

As top catching prospect Drake Baldwin continues to struggle, the Atlanta Braves added more organizational catching depth Thursday. The Braves also announced their final roster move with veteran reliever Jesse Chavez.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Braves Announce Roster Decision on Former 28-Save Closer

If and when the winless Atlanta Braves turn things around, veteran reliever Héctor Neris won’t be around to see the results. Neris, who joined the Braves in early March, elected free agency on Wednesday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 1

Does DFA finally mark the end of Jesse Chavez's Braves tenure?

The Braves announced they selected right-hander Zach Thompson to the major league roster. Fellow righty Jesse Chavez has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / March 31

2025 Promotions: Dylan Carlson, Jesse Chavez Move Up

Jesse Chavez is back with the Atlanta Braves, as the team moved him up on March 31. The move was one of several promotions on the 31st. Orioles outfielder Dylan Carlson is back in the Majors, as Colton Cowser will miss the next few weeks with a thumb fracture.

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