Jesse Chavez

Chavez was born in San Gabriel, California.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/jesse-chavez-445926|title=Jesse Chavez Stats, Fantasy & News|work=MLB.com|access-date=September 15, 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/chaveje01.shtml|title=Jesse Chavez Statistics and History|work=Baseball-Reference|access-date=September 15, 2015}} A graduate of Fontana A.B. Miller High School in Fontana, California,{{cite news |title=Former Fontana A.B. Miller star Jesse Chavez is getting a chance to play in the World Series |url=https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/sports/former-fontana-a-b-miller-star-jesse-chavez-is-getting-a-chance-to-play-in/article_1de4bf7e-35b5-11ec-9ca1-6378bab268bf.html |access-date=April 22, 2022 |work=Fontana Herald-News |date=October 21, 2021}} Chavez later attended Riverside Community College, where he spent two seasons. During his freshman season at Riverside, Chavez went 13–2 with a 1.96 ERA and 11–5 with a 1.93 ERA for his sophomore season.{{Cite web|title = Jesse Chavez Baseball Statistics [2002-2015]|url = http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?P=JESSE-CHAVEZ|website = thebaseballcube.com|access-date = January 18, 2016}}

Chavez was originally drafted in the 39th round out of high school by the Chicago Cubs, but opted to attend college instead.{{Cite web |last=Shea |first=John |date=June 8, 2015 |title=Jesse Chavez's humble beginnings in draft keep him motivated |url=http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/Jesse-Chavez-s-humble-beginnings-in-draft-keep-6312764.php |access-date=September 16, 2015 |website=SFGate}}

Chavez was later drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft out of Riverside Community College. In 2006, Chavez was promoted to the Triple-A Oklahoma RedHawks, where he pitched one game before being traded.

The Rangers traded Chavez to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Kip Wells on July 31, 2006.{{cite news|title=Texas Rangers acquire right-handed pitcher Kip Wells from Pittsburgh|url=http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20060731&content_id=1585810&vkey=pr_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080306101923/http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20060731&content_id=1585810&vkey=pr_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 6, 2008|access-date=January 13, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=July 31, 2006}}{{cite news|last1=Hawkins|first1=Stephen|title=Rangers get Kip Wells, Stairs|url=http://amarillo.com/stories/080106/mlb_5245960.shtml|access-date=January 13, 2015|work=Amarillo Globe-News|agency=Associated Press|date=August 1, 2006}} He was assigned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians where he pitched the rest of the season and all of 2007.

Chavez appeared in 51 games for the Indians in 2007, pitching to a 3.80 earned run average (ERA), and was promoted to the majors on August 27, making his debut the same day. He had a 4.48 ERA in 82{{frac|1|3}} innings pitched for the Pirates from 2008 to 2009.

The Pirates traded Chavez on November 3, 2009, to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for second baseman Akinori Iwamura.{{cite news|last1=Chastain|first1=Bill|title=Rays land Chavez, bid farewell to Iwamura|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/7614928/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053742/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/7614928/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|access-date=January 13, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=November 3, 2009}}

On December 10, 2009, Chavez was traded again, to the Atlanta Braves for Rafael Soriano.{{cite news |first=Mark |last=Bowman |publisher=MLB.com |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091210&content_id=7795336&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |title=Braves trade reliever Soriano to Rays |work=Mlb.mlb.com |date=December 10, 2009 |access-date=September 6, 2010 |archive-date=January 8, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108023410/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091210&content_id=7795336&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |url-status=dead }}

He had a 5.89 ERA in 36{{frac|2|3}} innings pitched for the Braves in 2010.

On July 31, 2010, Chavez was traded to the Kansas City Royals along with Gregor Blanco and Tim Collins for Rick Ankiel and Kyle Farnsworth.{{cite news|first=Dick |last=Kaegel |publisher=MLB.com |url=http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100731&content_id=12854376&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100804043020/http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100731&content_id=12854376&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 4, 2010 |title=Royals deal Farnsworth, Ankiel for three |work=Kansascity.royals.mlb.com |date=July 31, 2010 |access-date=September 6, 2010}} He had a 6.95 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 33{{frac|2|3}} innings pitched for the Royals from 2010 to 2011. Chavez was designated for assignment by Kansas City on October 11, 2011.{{cite news|last=Dierkes|first=Tim|title=Royals Claim Laffey, Designate Chavez|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/10/royals-claim-laffey-designate-chavez.html|access-date=October 11, 2011|newspaper=MLBTradeRumors.com|date=October 11, 2011}}

On October 21, 2011, Chavez was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.{{cite news |title=Jays claim Royals pitcher Chavez off waivers |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/jays-chavez/ |access-date=August 31, 2022 |publisher=Sportsnet |date=October 21, 2011}} He was designated for assignment on December 12 but cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A.{{cite news|last1=Chisholm|first1=Gregor|title=Blue Jays acquire Francisco from Phillies|url=http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/26149220/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215184626/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/26149220/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 15, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=December 12, 2011}}

On May 27, 2012, Chavez was called up from the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s. He was 6–2 with a 3.72 ERA in 10 games with Las Vegas.{{Cite tweet |number=206782253588684800 |user=BlueJays |title=Roster Moves: Blue Jays option Gomes and DFA Igarashi. Recal RHP Chad Beck and select contract of RHP Jesse Chavez. |author=Toronto Blue Jays |author-link=Toronto Blue Jays |date=2012-05-27 |access-date=2025-03-31}}

He was recalled on August 4.{{cite web|url=http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120803&content_id=36067540¬ebook_id=36071478&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618171217/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120803&content_id=36067540¬ebook_id=36071478&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 18, 2013|title=Cecil sent down as Jays make flurry of moves|work=Toronto Blue Jays|access-date=September 16, 2015}} On August 5, however, he was sent back down to make room for the promotion of Chad Jenkins from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.{{cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id=402415|title=Villanueva leaves Jays for personal reasons|work=TSN.ca|date=August 5, 2012|access-date=August 5, 2012}}

Chavez was traded to the Oakland Athletics on August 24, 2012, in exchange for cash considerations.{{cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id=403747|title=Jays trade right-hander Chavez to Athletics for cash|work=TSN.ca|date=August 24, 2012|access-date=August 24, 2012}}

Chavez began the 2013 season with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. He was recalled by Oakland on April 20,{{cite news |last1=Hawkins |first1=Jim |date=April 20, 2013 |title=A's add fresh arm to 'pen by recalling Chavez |url=http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/45316982 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161112205241/http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/45316982/as-add-fresh-arm-to-pen-by-recalling-jesse-chavez/ |archive-date=2016-11-12 |work=MLB.com}} and sent back to Sacramento on April 29.{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Jane |date=April 29, 2013 |title=A's option Chavez to Triple-A to make room for Straily |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/as-option-chavez-to-triple-a-to-make-room-for-straily/c-46139684 |access-date=2025-03-31 |work=MLB.com}} He was recalled again on May 10.{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Jane |date=May 10, 2013 |title=A's recall Chavez, option Scribner to Triple-A |url=http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/47171008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161112205652/http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/47171008/as-recall-chavez-option-scribner-to-triple-a/ |archive-date=2016-11-12 |work=MLB.com}} On June 13, Chavez pitched 5{{frac|2|3}} shutout innings of relief in an 18-inning game against the New York Yankees, earning the win.{{cite web|last=Hickey|first=John|title=Jesse Chavez providing Oakland A's a boost out of bullpen|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_23528448/jesse-chavez-providing-oakland-boost-out-bullpen|work=San Jose Mercury News|access-date=April 9, 2014|date=June 24, 2013}} On July 31, Chavez pitched against the Blue Jays for the first time since being traded to Oakland and took the loss, yielding 3 runs in the 10th inning.

Chavez was added to Oakland's starting rotation to open the 2014 season, due to the spring injuries of Jarrod Parker and A.J. Griffin.{{cite web|last=Slusser|first=Susan|author-link=Susan Slusser|title=Jesse Chavez slots into rotation; A's roster shaping up|url=http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2014/03/17/10052/|work=San Francisco Chronicle|access-date=April 9, 2014|date=March 17, 2014}} He set career highs in starts and innings pitched, and finished with an 8–8 record with a 3.45 ERA.

On January 12, 2015, Chavez and the Athletics agreed to a one-year deal worth $2.15 million, avoiding arbitration.{{cite news|title=Jesse Chavez, Athletics agree to $2.15 million deal|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12155467|access-date=January 13, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=January 12, 2015}} Chavez was placed in the bullpen to start the season.{{cite news|title=Jesse Chavez beats Blue Jays in arbitration, awarded $4M|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=14726227|access-date=February 8, 2016|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=February 6, 2016}} On April 23, he was moved to the rotation and ended up making 26 starts for Oakland, a career high, pitching to a 7–15 record and a 4.18 ERA. His season ended in mid-September when he was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his ribs.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13666385/oakland-athletics-lose-jesse-chavez-rib-fracture|title=Oakland Athletics lose Jesse Chavez to rib fracture|work=ESPN.com|date=September 15, 2015 |access-date=September 16, 2015}}

On November 20, 2015, the Athletics traded Chavez to the Blue Jays for Liam Hendriks.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/report-blue-jays-acquire-rhp-jesse-chavez/|title=Blue Jays reacquire righty Chavez in exchange for Hendriks|last=Davidi|first=Shi|work=Sportsnet|date=November 20, 2015|access-date=November 20, 2015}} He and the Blue Jays did not come to an agreement before the salary arbitration deadline on January 15, 2016.{{Cite tweet |number=688097235163189248 |user=ShiDavidi |title=#BlueJays and Jesse Chavez did not settle ahead of deadline, will exchange arbitration figures. |first=Shi |last=Davidi |date=2016-01-15 |access-date=2025-03-31}} Chavez was seeking $4 million, while the Blue Jays countered at $3.6 million. On February 6, it was announced that Chavez had won his arbitration case.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/report-blue-jays-chavez-wins-arbitration-case-for-4m/|title=Blue Jays' Chavez wins arbitration case for $4M|work=Sportsnet|date=February 6, 2016|access-date=February 6, 2016}} Chavez entered spring training in competition for the fifth starter role with Aaron Sanchez, Drew Hutchison, and Gavin Floyd. On March 28, it was announced that Sanchez would be the team's fifth starter, and Chavez would begin the season in the bullpen.{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/mlb/toronto-blue-jays-give-aaron-sanchez-spot-in-starting-rotation|title=Toronto Blue Jays give Aaron Sanchez spot in starting rotation|last=Fidlin|first=Ken|work=news.nationapost.com|date=March 28, 2016|access-date=March 28, 2016}} On May 17, 2016, Chavez was suspended for 3 games after he intentionally hit Texas Rangers batter Prince Fielder on May 15 after the Blue Jays and Rangers had a bench clearing brawl in the top of the 8th that resulted in Rougned Odor punching José Bautista after Bautista slid hard into Odor to break up a double play.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jose-bautista-and-jesse-chavez-suspended-c178642922#:~:text=According%20to%20MLB's%20release%2C%20Chavez,throwing%20at%20Prince%20Fielder%20...|title=Chavez, Gibbons receive 3-game suspensions|website=MLB.com |access-date=May 17, 2016}} Chavez pitched to a 1–2 record, 4.57 ERA, and 42 strikeouts in 41{{frac|1|3}} innings before being traded.

On August 1, 2016, the Blue Jays traded Chavez to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Mike Bolsinger.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2016/08/01/blue-jays-trade-jesse-chavez-to-the-dodgers/|title=Blue Jays trade Jesse Chavez to the Dodgers|last=Calcaterra|first=Craig|work=mlb.nbcsports.com|date=August 1, 2016|access-date=August 1, 2016}} He appeared in 23 games for the Dodgers, posting a 4.21 ERA with 21 strikeouts across {{fraction|25|2|3}} innings of work.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/2016.shtml|title=2016 Los Angeles Dodgers Batting, Pitching & Fielding Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|access-date=October 15, 2016}}

On November 11, 2016, Chavez signed a one-year, $5.75 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels.{{cite web|url=http://m.angels.mlb.com/news/article/208689374/jesse-chavez-signs-with-angels/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161112145234/http://m.angels.mlb.com/news/article/208689374/jesse-chavez-signs-with-angels/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 12, 2016|title=Angels add veteran righty Chavez|last=Laymance|first=Austin|work=MLB.com|date=November 11, 2016|access-date=November 12, 2016}} Chavez was chosen to start in the Angels rotation at the beginning of the season due to the bevy of injuries. Chavez made 21 starts, going 5–9 with a 5.24 ERA before being put in the bullpen after the All-Star Break. Chavez finished the season 7–11 in 38 games, 21 starts.

On February 23, 2018, Chavez signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-sign-pitcher-jesse-chavez/c-266899926|title=Rangers add Chavez to pitching mix|last1=Sullivan|first1=T. R.|date=February 21, 2018|website=MLB.com}}

On July 19, 2018, Chavez was acquired by the Chicago Cubs for minor league pitcher Tyler Thomas.{{cite news |last1=Grant |first1=Evan |title=Rangers trade relief pitcher Jesse Chavez to Chicago Cubs for lefty Tyler Thomas |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2018/07/20/rangers-trade-relief-pitcher-jesse-chavez-to-chicago-cubs-for-lefty-tyler-thomas/ |access-date=April 22, 2022 |work=Dallas Morning News |date=July 19, 2018}}{{cite news |last1=Glaser |first1=Kyle |title=Rangers Send Jesse Chavez to Cubs For Pitching Prospect |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/rangers-send-jesse-chavez-to-cubs-for-pitching-prospect/ |access-date=April 22, 2022 |work=Baseball America |date=July 20, 2018}} Chavez posted an impressive 1.15 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 32 appearances with the Cubs.

On November 30, 2018, Chavez signed a two-year contract to return to the Texas Rangers.{{cite web |last1=Sullivan |first1=T.R. |date=2018-11-27 |title=Chavez back to Rangers on 2-year deal |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jesse-chavez-returning-to-rangers/c-301156284 |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=MLB.com}} Chavez was placed on the injured list on August 13, 2019, with elbow inflammation, which stemmed from a bone spur.{{cite web |last1=Sullivan |first1=TR |date=2019-08-24 |title=Rangers' injury updates: Chavez, Pence, Gallo |url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/news/jesse-chavez-hunter-pence-joey-gallo-injury-updates |access-date=August 23, 2019 |website=MLB.com}} He finished the 2019 season going 3–5 with a 4.85 ERA in 78 innings. Chavez underwent surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow on September 9.{{cite web|last1=Sullivan|first1=TR|title=Prized int'l signee Lora joins Rangers for BP|url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/news/bayron-lora-international-rangers-batting-practice|website=MLB.com|date=September 11, 2019|access-date=September 12, 2019}}

In 2020 with Texas, Chavez made 18 appearances, compiling a 6.88 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 17 innings.

On February 26, 2021, Chavez signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels organization that included an invitation to spring training.{{cite web |last1=Fletcher |first1=Jeff |title=Angels sign veteran Jesse Chavez to minor league deal |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2021/02/26/angels-sign-veteran-jesse-chavez-to-minor-league-deal/ |website=Orange County Register |date=February 26, 2021}} He was released by the Angels prior to the start of the season on March 26.{{Cite web |date=2021-03-26 |title=Los Angeles Angels release veterans Jon Jay, Jesse Chavez |url=https://apnews.com/los-angeles-angels-release-veterans-jon-jay-jesse-chavez-4656da57d0b27c385e82c04dd1d39eb1 |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}}

On April 17, 2021, Chavez signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization.{{Cite web |date=2021-04-17 |title=Major League Baseball Transactions |url=https://www.mlb.com/transactions/2021/04/17 |website=Major League Baseball}} On June 24, Chavez was selected to the active roster.{{cite news |title=Braves purchase contracts of RHPs Jesse Chavez and Tanner Roark |url=https://www.gwinnettprepsports.com/sportsxchange/braves-purchase-contracts-of-rhps-jesse-chavez-tanner-roark/article_65c2928f-9932-5016-a802-a2d43bbd882a.html |access-date=April 22, 2022 |work=Gwinnett Daily Post |date=June 24, 2021}} In 2021, he was 3–2 with a 2.14 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 30 games (4 starts) in which he pitched {{fraction|33|2|3}} innings. In the 2021 postseason, Chavez made 7 appearances for the Braves, including starting Game 4 of the NLCS, and did not surrender any runs.

On March 13, 2022, Chavez signed a minor league split contract with the Chicago Cubs.{{Cite web |last=Skoda |first=Jason P. |date=2022-03-13 |title=Cubs add veteran reliever Jesse Chavez on minor league deal |url=https://apnews.com/article/mlb-sports-jesse-chavez-chicago-cubs-baseball-6c79f83f13597b6b01e7db28f6dc436b |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}}{{cite news |last1=Bastian |first1=Jordan |title=Reliever Chavez, Cubs reunite: 'Feels like I didn't leave' |url=https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/jesse-chavez-cubs-minor-league-deal |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=March 13, 2022}} On April 2, the Cubs selected the Chavez's contract, adding him to their active roster.{{Cite press release |title=Cubs select Jesse Chavez from Triple-A Iowa |date=2022-04-02 |publisher=Chicago Cubs |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-cubs-select-jesse-chavez-from-triple-a-iowa |language=en-US |via=MLB.com |last= |first= |access-date=2025-03-31}} In 3 games for the Cubs, he recorded a 6.35 ERA with 3 strikeouts in {{fraction|5|2|3}} innings of work.

On April 20, 2022, Chavez, along with cash considerations, was traded to the Atlanta Braves for Sean Newcomb.{{cite news |last1=Rogers |first1=Jesse |title=Atlanta Braves reacquire right-hander Jesse Chavez, 38, in swap of pitchers with Chicago Cubs |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33776245/atlanta-braves-reacquire-right-hander-jesse-chavez-38-swap-pitchers-chicago-cubs |access-date=April 21, 2022 |work=ESPN.com |date=April 21, 2022}}{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Braves trade Sean Newcomb, acquire ex-Brave Jesse Chavez |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-trade-sean-newcomb-acquire-ex-brave-jesse-chavez/6FMXWMSIORD7PFFVI5RRQ3MP5E/ |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=April 20, 2022}} In 46 appearances for the Braves, he accumulated a 3-3 record and 2.72 ERA with 61 strikeouts across 53 innings pitched.

On August 2, 2022, Chavez and Tucker Davidson were traded from the Braves to the Los Angeles Angels for Raisel Iglesias.{{Cite web |last=Newberry |first=Paul |date=2022-08-02 |title=Braves make flurry of trades looking for another title run |url=https://apnews.com/article/mlb-sports-atlanta-houston-astros-baseball-a3f296bb0a5a1049c8bdb22134f33564 |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}}{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Braves trade for Iglesias to bolster 'pen |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/raisel-iglesias-braves-trade |access-date=August 2, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=August 2, 2022}} During the 2022 season, Chavez set the record for most trades in a Major League Baseball career, with ten.{{Cite web |title=The most traded player ever got dealt AGAIN |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/who-is-most-traded-player-ever |access-date=August 3, 2022 |website=MLB.com |language=en |quote=But one MLB player has been swapped in more deals than any other...after being dealt to the Angels on Tuesday, has been traded 10 times...}} In 11 games, Chavez struggled to a 7.59 ERA with 10 strikeouts across {{fraction|10|2|3}} innings of work. On August 29, Chavez was released by the Angels.{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=2022-08-29 |title=Angels Release Jesse Chavez |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/angels-release-jesse-chavez.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}

On August 30, 2022, Chavez was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hes-back-again-braves-acquire-reliever-jesse-chavez/3MERXJJMOBCSLNGIT3FR46MZAE/|title=He's back again: Braves acquire reliever Jesse Chavez|last=Burns|first=Gabriel|newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=August 30, 2022|accessdate=August 30, 2022}}

On November 12, 2022, Chavez re-signed with the Braves on a one-year minor league contract.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Chavez rejoining Braves on Minor League deal |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/jesse-chavez-braves-agree-to-minor-league-deal-for-2023 |access-date=November 14, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=November 12, 2022}}{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Braves re-sign Jesse Chavez, a key part of their bullpen the last two years |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-re-sign-reliever-jesse-chavez/H4ZSGYRUCFAHXKFJFIH7DDN3YI/ |access-date=November 14, 2022 |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=November 12, 2022}} He was invited to major league spring training before the 2023 regular season began.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Chavez headlines Atlanta's list of non-roster invitees |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/braves-non-roster-invites-for-2023-spring-training |access-date=February 2, 2023 |work=MLB.com |date=February 1, 2023}} Chavez made the Braves' Opening Day roster and formally had his contract selected on March 30, 2023.{{Cite web|title=Braves' Jesse Chavez: Secures roster spot|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-jesse-chavez-secures-roster-spot/amp/|access-date=July 23, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He posted a strong 1.55 ERA in 31 games before he was hit in the left leg by a comebacker off the bat of Miguel Cabrera in a June 14 game against the Detroit Tigers.{{Cite web|title=Braves' Jesse Chavez: Exits after being hit by comebacker|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-jesse-chavez-exits-after-being-hit-by-comebacker/amp/|access-date=July 23, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He was placed on the injured list the following day with a shin contusion.{{Cite web|title=Jesse Chavez injury update: Braves reliever put on IL after being hit by comebacker to leg from Miguel Cabrera|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/jesse-chavez-injury-update-braves-reliever-put-on-il-after-being-hit-by-comebacker-to-leg-from-miguel-cabrera/amp/|access-date=July 23, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} On July 23, Chavez was transferred to the 60-day injured list after manager Brian Snitker said he was still "weeks away" from returning.{{Cite web|title=Braves' Jesse Chavez: Heads to 60-day IL|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-jesse-chavez-heads-to-60-day-il/|access-date=July 23, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=July 23, 2023 |language=en}} On September 19, Chavez was activated from the injured list.{{Cite web|title=Braves' Jesse Chávez: Activated from 60-day IL|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-jesse-chavez-activated-from-60-day-il/|access-date=September 19, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=September 19, 2023 |language=en}}

On February 8, 2024, Chavez signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox and received an invitation to major league spring training.{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=2024-02-08 |title=White Sox Sign Jesse Chavez, Danny Mendick To Minor League Deals |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/02/white-sox-sign-jesse-chavez-danny-mendick-to-minor-league-deals.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} Chavez was released by the White Sox organization on March 23,{{cite news |last1=Pope |first1=Lamond |title=Chicago White Sox face more cuts with 42 players in camp. Here's our projected 26-man roster for opening day. |url=https://www.nwitimes.com/sports/professional/mlb/article_bdc2ff5a-ea18-11ee-a47b-37f2f0d2df08.html |access-date=March 26, 2024 |work=Chicago Tribune |date=March 23, 2024 |quote=The Sox made another roster move Saturday, releasing reliever Jesse Chavez. The right-hander was in camp on a minor-league deal. |archive-date=March 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325232517/https://www.nwitimes.com/sports/professional/mlb/article_bdc2ff5a-ea18-11ee-a47b-37f2f0d2df08.html |url-status=dead }} and re-signed with the Braves organization two days later on another minor league contract.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-25 |title=Braves sign pitcher Jesse Chavez to minor league deal, giving veteran chance for 5th stint with team |url=https://apnews.com/article/braves-jesse-chavez-87c5e17d2eab1fe975508fedbf4463b8 |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}}{{cite news |last=Bowman |first=Mark |date=March 25, 2024 |title='It's good to be home': Fan-favorite Chavez back with Braves |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jesse-chavez-signs-minor-league-deal-with-braves |access-date=March 26, 2024 |work=MLB.com}} On March 28, Chavez was selected to the Opening Day roster.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-26 |title=Braves send Jackson Stephens to Triple-A, clearing a spot for Jesse Chavez |url=https://apnews.com/article/braves-opening-day-jesse-chavez-123fa00ef64ca66ac4f99ba6fa3eb7ac |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}} In 46 appearances out of the bullpen for Atlanta, he logged a 2-2 record and 3.13 ERA with 55 strikeouts across {{fraction|63|1|3}} innings pitched.

On January 27, 2025, Chavez signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-27 |title=41-year-old reliever Jesse Chavez signs minor league deal with Texas Rangers |url=https://apnews.com/article/rangers-mlb-chavez-d39321283354b30d92d46c99c72eebf7 |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}} He was released prior to the start of the season on March 21.{{cite news |title=Rangers option Alejandro Osuna, release Hunter Strickland in bevy of spring roster moves |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2025/03/21/rangers-option-alejandro-osuna-release-hunter-strickland-in-bevy-of-spring-roster-moves/ |access-date=April 5, 2025 |work=Dallas Morning News |date=March 21, 2025}} On March 23, Chavez signed a minor league contract to return the Braves organization.{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Braves reunite with Jesse Chavez (again) |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-reunite-with-jesse-chavez-again/VJ7JDBWDPVGJJOINXXPZBNW5F4/ |access-date=April 4, 2025 |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=March 23, 2025}}{{Cite web |last=Bowman |first=Mark |date=2025-03-23 |title=Jesse Chavez returns to Braves -- again -- will start year in Triple-A |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jesse-chavez-minor-league-deal-2025 |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=MLB.com |language=en-US}} On March 31, the Braves selected Chavez's contract, adding him to their active roster.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-31 |title=Braves promote 41-year-old Chavez, DFA Neris |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44479013/braves-call-jesse-chavez-minors-dfa-hector-neris |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Jesse Chavez back for 5th stint with Braves since 2021 |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/jesse-chavez-has-contract-purchased-by-braves |access-date=March 31, 2025 |work=MLB.com |date=March 31, 2025}} He tossed two innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing one run on two hits with one strikeout. The next day, Chavez was designated for assignment.{{Cite news |last=Burns |first=Gabriel |title=Braves designate reliever Jesse Chavez for assignment |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-designate-reliever-jesse-chavez-for-assignment/UY5ZDVOR7ZHIDDKBR6VNFWXACU/ |access-date=2025-04-01 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |language=English |issn=1539-7459}}{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Jesse Chavez's return short-lived as Braves DFA righty |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jesse-chavez-has-contract-purchased-by-braves |access-date=April 4, 2025 |publisher=MLB.com |date=April 1, 2025}} Chavez cleared waivers and was sent outright to Gwinnett on April 3. He subsequently rejected the assignment in lieu of free agency.{{Cite web|title=Jesse Chavez Elects Free Agency|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/jesse-chavez-elects-free-agency.html|access-date=April 4, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} The next day, Chavez re-signed with Atlanta on a minor league contract.{{cite news |title=Braves' Reynaldo López to have surgery on inflamed shoulder |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44536218/braves-reynaldo-lopez-surgery-inflamed-shoulder |access-date=April 5, 2025 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN.com |date=April 4, 2025}}

Chavez is married to Crystal. The couple has three daughters: Criste, Stevee, and Dannie.{{cite web |title=Jesse Chavez Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/jesse-chavez-445926 |website=MLB.com |access-date=17 June 2024 |language=en}}

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