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Jesse Chavez Retires After 18-Year Career Following Third Braves DFA

He plans to shift his focus from the mound to mentoring young pitchers.

Rafael Montero #48, Enyel De Los Santos #61, Jesse Chavez #60 and Scott Blewett #63 of the Atlanta Braves walk to the bullpen before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on April 23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sep 10, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Jesse Chavez (60) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Chavez made four appearances for Atlanta in 2025 and was designated for assignment three times before opting to retire.
  • He appeared in 657 games over 18 seasons with nine major-league clubs.
  • Chavez was traded 11 times, the most of any player in MLB history.
  • Originally a 42nd-round pick by the Texas Rangers in 2002, he debuted with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2008.
  • He finished with a 51-66 record, a 4.27 ERA and a 1.333 WHIP in 1,142 innings and posted a 0.00 ERA in seven postseason outings during the Braves’ 2021 World Series run.