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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

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.

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Athletics News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 27

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 / LWOSports.com / July 25

Veteran Pitcher Jesse Chavez, 41, Retires From MLB

Veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez announced his retirement Thursday. He had 657 appearances over 18 seasons with nine different clubs. The final appearance for the 41-year-old came on July 13 for the Atlanta Braves against the St.

MLB News / Talking Chop / July 25

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

Most-traded player in MLB history announces his retirement

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 24

RHP Jesse Chavez announces retirement after 18 seasons

After 657 appearances over 18 seasons with nine different clubs, right-hander Jesse Chavez announced his retirement Thursday. The final appearance for the 41-year-old came July 13 for the Atlanta Braves against the St.

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Athletics News / SportsTalkATL / July 24

Braves legend Jesse Chavez announces retirement

Braves fan favorite and the official face of MLB journeymen, Jesse Chavez, announced his retirement on Foul Territory today. “I don’t think we’re gonna keep going,” Chavez said.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 21

Veteran pitcher Jesse Chavez elects free agency

Right-hander Jesse Chavez has elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 20

Braves, Yet Again, Outright Fan Favorite to Triple-A Gwinnett

The Atlanta Braves announced Sunday evening that right-hander Jesse Chavez has been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. He was designated for assignment Thursday night as part of the roster moves that added Dane Dunning to the 40-man roster.