Longtime Braves reliever Jesse Chavez, 41, has officially retired after 16 MLB seasons and six stints with Atlanta.

Jesse Chavez, the often-traded reliever who pitched for nine teams in 18 seasons, announced his retirement Thursday.

Chavez’s retirement comes two weeks after he was designated for assignment by the Braves. Over his long career, Chavez played for nine teams, including three stints in Atlanta, two with the Blue Jays, Angels, Rangers and Cubs, in addition to stops with the Pirates, Royals, A’s and Dodgers.