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Tony Vitello is building out an All-Star staff in San Francisco, highlighted by a pair of beloved former Braves. Ron Washington has been hired as the club’s infield coach, and joining him as bullpen coach is the recently retired Jesse Chavez.

Athletics News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 6

Giants to Hire Braves World Series Champion as Bullpen Coach

A former Atlanta Braves reliever has found a landing spot for his next chapter. Per multiple sources, the Giants have hired Jesse Chavez as their new bullpen coach.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Giants to hire longtime MLB reliever Jesse Chavez as bullpen coach

The San Francisco Giants made a handful of notable moves on the coaching staff and in the front office. The club announced the hirings of former big leaguers Javier López and Curt Casali as front office advisors.

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MLB News / Dodger Blue / July 27, 2025

Former Dodgers Nick Ahmed And Jesse Chavez Retire

Longtime MLB veterans Nick Ahmed and Jesse Chavez announced their retirements this week. With 30 season’s of Major League experience between them, both players found their way to the Los Angeles Dodgers over the course of their respective careers.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Athletics News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 27, 2025

Former Pirates Relief Pitcher Announces Retirement

PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates reliever ended their lengthy baseball career this past week. Right-handed relief pitcher Jesse Chavez announced his retirement from baseball on the podcast, "Foul Territory", ending an 18-year career in the MLB.

Texas Rangers News / Battery Power / July 25, 2025

What’s your favorite Jesse Chavez memory?

Pour one out for Coach Well, Jesse Chavez didn’t go out on top, but he still went out being a pretty hilarious part of recent Braves lore. And, he timed his retirement to make me throwing this post up on a Friday easy.

MLB News / Battery Power / July 25, 2025

Rangers on deck, Jesse Chavez retires, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The 44-57 Atlanta Braves will spend the weekend in Arlington for a three-game set with the Texas Rangers. The series gets underway tonight at 8:05 ET.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24, 2025