JESSE CHAVEZ RUMORS & GOSSIP

Jesse Chavez Joins The Jays Nest

The Toronto Blue Jays have taken 28 year-old righthander Jesse Chavez off the waiver wire from the Kansas City Royals.Jesse Chavez has pitched for three major league clubs and drafted by two others. Chavez was a 42nd round selection by the Texas Rangers in the 2002 amateur draft out of Riverside Community College.   His stay in the Rangers organization ended at the July 31 trade...
Via Batter's Box  |  October 22, 2011

Blue Jays claim Jesse Chavez off waivers

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right handed pitcher Jesse Chavez off waivers from the Kansas City Royals according to the team official Twitter account. Chavez was designated for assignment by the Royals earlier this month. The right hander had a 10.57 ERA in 7.2 innings with the Royals in 2011. Image by mwlguide under the Creative Commons License. ]]>
Via PRO Rumors  |  October 21, 2011

Chavez among those rooting for Omaha

Reliever Jesse Chavez was the first September callup for the Royals, plucked from a Triple-A Omaha team that won its division, but Chavez is just glad to be back in the big leagues.
Via royals.com  |  September 03, 2011

Royals recall reliever Chavez from Omaha

The Kansas City Royals have recalled right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez from Triple-A Omaha. Chavez has pitched only one inning with the Royals this season, on June 5 against Minnesota. He allowed two runs, three hits and a walk. Chavez went 5-5 with a 5.89 ERA in 51 games last year with the Royals and Atlanta Braves. Kansas City manager Ned Yost says he anticipates more September...
Via AP on Fox  |  September 01, 2011

Chavez ready to lend hand in KC bullpen

Jesse Chavez might not be up with the Royals for long, but he's going to make the most of the opportunity. Chavez got the call to Kansas City when Sean O'Sullivan went on the disabled list Friday.
Via royals.com  |  June 03, 2011

Royals' Chavez explores new delivery

Sometimes inspiration strikes in the middle of the night, even in baseball. And that's why Royals right-hander Jesse Chavez is now throwing almost sidearm.
Via royals.com  |  September 08, 2010

Chavez wanted man in Kansas City

Welcome to Kansas City, Jesse Chavez. Chavez, 24, was 3-2 with a 5.89 ERA in 28 relief appearances for the Braves this year before being dealt to the Royals on Saturday.
Via royals.com  |  August 01, 2010

Conrad, Chavez, Reyes Round Out Roster

The final roster moves have been announced: Brooks Conrad beat out Joe Thurston for the final bench spot. Jesse Chavez and Jo-Jo Reyes won the final bullpen spots. I've been hoping for Conrad all spring. He's a better player than Thurston in every way, and ever since I first saw Conrad hit last year I've loved his approach. He's a solid utility guy who can play all over. Thurston...
Via BravesBuzz  |  April 02, 2010

Players A to Z, Jesse Chavez

Jesse Chavez pitched in relief for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2009. This off-season, he’s been traded twice and now works for the Atlanta Braves. Chavez has some upside, as his minor league career walk and strikeout numbers were very good, especially at AAA. His main problem in the majors so far has [...]
Via Baseball Musings  |  January 05, 2010

The Jesse Chavez circle

You've likely already seen that Jesse Chavez's career as a Ray ended quickly this week, as he was flipped from Tampa to Atlanta in exchange for Rafael Soriano. This has some people grumbling, because while it's sometimes hard to compare things like the upgrade Iwamura provides over Delwyn Young at second base to the hit the bullpen takes in losing Chavez, it's pretty obvious that...
Via Where Is Andy Van Slyke  |  December 12, 2009
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