Braves News: Jesse Chavez to White Sox, MLB Network’s top 100 players, and more
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Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday
The Atlanta Braves lost fan-favorite Jesse Chavez to free agency on Thursday. The 40-year-old reliever agreed to a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox and will report to big league Spring Training.
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Chavez had an abbreviated 2023 with the Braves after suffering a shin injury, but he still managed a 1.56 ERA in 36 games. Chavez expects 2024 to be his final season, and with the Braves’ current bullpen depth, it is unlikely that he will return to Atlanta. Given the Braves’ track record, though, there is always a slim chance.
The righty now joins Michael Soroka, Nicky Lopez, Kevin Pillar, Touki Toussaint, Braden Shewmake, and Jared Shuster in the Windy City.
