Pitcher Jesse Chavez is retiring after 18 major-league seasons. The right-handed reliever was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves last week for the third time this season. After clearing waivers, he opted for free agency and subsequently decided to retire.

Jesse Chavez won a ring with the Atlanta Braves as a pivotal part of the bullpen in 2021. He then returned to Atlanta for at least the end of the next three sea

Former Atlanta Braves World Series champion pitcher Jesse Chavez announced his retirement on Thursday after spending parts of 18 seasons in the big leagues with

The Braves and the 41-year old right-handed pitcher are locked in a weird cycle. Three times this season, they have signed Chavez to a minor-league deal. Each time, the fan favorite has eventually been selected to the major league roster. And then after a short time in MLB, Chavez gets designated for assignment.