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Chavez appeared in 51 games for the Indians in 2007, pitching to a 3.80 [[earned run average]] (ERA), and was promoted to the majors on August 27, making his debut the same day. He had a 4.48 ERA in 82{{frac|1|3}} innings pitched for the Pirates from 2008 to 2009.
===Tampa Bay Rays===
The Pirates traded Chavez on November 3, 2009, to the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] in exchange for second baseman [[Akinori Iwamura]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chastain|first1=Bill|title=Rays land Chavez, bid farewell to Iwamura|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/7614928/|access-date=January 13, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=November 3, 2009}}</ref>
===Atlanta Braves===
TheOn PiratesDecember traded Chavez on November 310, 2009, to the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] in exchange for second baseman [[Akinori Iwamura]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chastain|first1=Bill|title=Rays land Chavez, bid farewell to Iwamura|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/7614928/|access-date=January 13, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=November 3, 2009}}</ref> On December 10, he was traded again, to the [[Atlanta Braves]] for [[Rafael Soriano]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Mark |last=Bowman |publisher=MLB.com |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091210&content_id=7795336&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |title=Braves trade reliever Soriano to Rays |work=Mlb.mlb.com |date=December 10, 2009 |access-date=September 6, 2010 |archive-date=January 8, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108023410/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091210&content_id=7795336&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |url-status=dead }}</ref>
He had a 5.89 ERA in 36{{frac|2|3}} innings pitched for the Braves in 2010.
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===Toronto Blue Jays===
On October 21, 2011, heChavez was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jays claim Royals pitcher Chavez off waivers |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/jays-chavez/ |access-date=August 31, 2022 |publisher=Sportsnet |date=October 21, 2011}}</ref> He was designated for assignment on December 12 but cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chisholm|first1=Gregor|title=Blue Jays acquire Francisco from Phillies|url=http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/26149220/|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=December 12, 2011}}</ref>
On May 27, 2012, Chavez was called up from the Triple-A [[Las Vegas 51s]]. He was 6–2 with a 3.72 ERA in 10 games with Las Vegas.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BlueJays/status/206782253588684800|title=Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=September 16, 2015}}</ref>
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===Los Angeles Angels===
On November 11, 2016, Chavez signed a one-year, $5.75 million contract with the [[Los Angeles Angels]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.angels.mlb.com/news/article/208689374/jesse-chavez-signs-with-angels/|title=Angels add veteran righty Chavez|last=Laymance|first=Austin|work=MLB.com|date=November 11, 2016|access-date=November 12, 2016}}</ref> Chavez was chosen to start in the Angels rotation at the beginning of the season due to the bevy of injuries. Chavez made 21 starts, going 5–9 with a 5.24 ERA before being put in the bullpen after the All -Star Break. Chavez finished the season 7–11 in 38 games, 21 starts.
===Texas Rangers===
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On August 30, 2022, Chavez was claimed off waivers by the [[Atlanta Braves]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hes-back-again-braves-acquire-reliever-jesse-chavez/3MERXJJMOBCSLNGIT3FR46MZAE/|title=He's back again: Braves acquire reliever Jesse Chavez|last=Burns|first=Gabriel|newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=August 30, 2022|accessdate=August 30, 2022}}</ref>
On November 12, 2022, Chavez re–signedre-signed with the Braves on a one-year minor league contract.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Chavez rejoining Braves on Minor League deal |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/jesse-chavez-braves-agree-to-minor-league-deal-for-2023 |access-date=November 14, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=November 12, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Braves re-sign Jesse Chavez, a key part of their bullpen the last two years |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-re-sign-reliever-jesse-chavez/H4ZSGYRUCFAHXKFJFIH7DDN3YI/ |access-date=November 14, 2022 |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=November 12, 2022}}</ref> He was invited to major league [[spring training]] before the 2023 regular season began.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Chavez headlines Atlanta's list of non-roster invitees |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/braves-non-roster-invites-for-2023-spring-training |access-date=February 2, 2023 |work=MLB.com |date=February 1, 2023}}</ref> Chavez made the Braves' [[Opening Day]] roster and formally had his contract selected on March 30, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Braves' Jesse Chavez: Secures roster spot|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-jesse-chavez-secures-roster-spot/amp/|access-date=July 23, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> He posted a strong 1.55 ERA in 31 games before he was hit in the left leg by a comebacker off the bat of [[Miguel Cabrera]] in a June 14 game against the [[Detroit Tigers]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Braves' Jesse Chavez: Exits after being hit by comebacker|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-jesse-chavez-exits-after-being-hit-by-comebacker/amp/|access-date=July 23, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> He was placed on the injured list the following day with a shin contusion.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jesse Chavez injury update: Braves reliever put on IL after being hit by comebacker to leg from Miguel Cabrera|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/jesse-chavez-injury-update-braves-reliever-put-on-il-after-being-hit-by-comebacker-to-leg-from-miguel-cabrera/amp/|access-date=July 23, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> On July 23, Chavez was transferred to the 60–day60-day injured list after manager [[Brian Snitker]] said he was still "weeks away" from returning.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Braves' Jesse Chavez: Heads to 60-day IL|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-jesse-chavez-heads-to-60-day-il/|access-date=July 23, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> On September 19, Chavez was activated from the injured list.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Braves' Jesse Chávez: Activated from 60-day IL|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-jesse-chavez-activated-from-60-day-il/|access-date=September 19, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>
===Chicago White Sox===
On February 8, 2024, Chavez signed a minor league contract with the [[Chicago White Sox]] and received an invitation to major league spring training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/02/white-sox-sign-jesse-chavez-danny-mendick-to-minor-league-deals.html|title=White Sox Sign Jesse Chavez, Danny Mendick To Minor League Deals|date=February 8, 2024|website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref>
===Atlanta Braves (fifth stint)===
On February 8, 2024, Chavez signed a minor league contract with the [[Chicago White Sox]] and received an invitation to major league spring training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/02/white-sox-sign-jesse-chavez-danny-mendick-to-minor-league-deals.html|title=White Sox Sign Jesse Chavez, Danny Mendick To Minor League Deals|date=February 8, 2024|website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref> He was released by the White Sox organization on March 23, 2024<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pope |first1=Lamond |title=Chicago White Sox face more cuts with 42 players in camp. Here’s our projected 26-man roster for opening day. |url=https://www.nwitimes.com/sports/professional/mlb/article_bdc2ff5a-ea18-11ee-a47b-37f2f0d2df08.html |access-date=March 26, 2024 |work=Chicago Tribune |date=March 23, 2024 |quote=The Sox made another roster move Saturday, releasing reliever Jesse Chavez. The right-hander was in camp on a minor-league deal.}}</ref> and re-signed with the Braves organization two days later on another minor league contract.<ref>{{cite news |title=P Jesse Chavez, 40, returns to Atlanta Braves on minors deal |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39806571/p-jesse-chavez-40-returns-atlanta-braves-minors-deal |access-date=March 25, 2024 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN.com |date=March 25, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='It's good to be home': Fan-favorite Chavez back with Braves |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jesse-chavez-signs-minor-league-deal-with-braves |access-date=March 26, 2024 |publisher=MLB.com |date=March 25, 2024}}</ref> On March 28, Chavez was selected to the [[Opening Day]] roster.<ref>{{cite news |title=Atlanta Braves clear spot on the roster for Jesse Chavez |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39817781/atlanta-braves-clear-spot-roster-jesse-chavez |access-date=March 27, 2024 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN.com |date=March 26, 2024}}</ref>
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