Overview
- The agreement was reported by ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and includes an invitation to big-league spring training.
- Chavis, 30, returns from the Chunichi Dragons after hitting .171/.267/.352 over 38 NPB games.
- His MLB record is .238/.283/.401 with 42 home runs, a 31.9% strikeout rate and a 5.4% walk rate across 1,186 plate appearances.
- Since 2024 he has fared better in Triple-A with a .270/.339/.483 line and a 22.3% strikeout rate over 740 plate appearances.
- He offers coverage at first, second and third base plus the corner outfield and still has a minor-league option for roster flexibility.