Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Braves reacquire right-hander Jesse Chavez, 38, in swap of pitchers with Chicago Cubs
Chavez, 38, was a key member of the Atlanta bullpen in 2021, serving to the Braves to a World Collection championship. He appeared in 30 regular-season video games final yr, compiling a 2.14 ERA, whereas pitching in seven postseason video games with out giving up a run. He was off to a slower begin with the Cubs, permitting 4 runs in 5 innings this yr.
Newcomb, 29, was designated for task by the Braves on Tuesday after showing in three video games, giving up 4 runs and 7 hits in 5 innings. Newcomb was a starter for a lot of his profession earlier than reverting to the bullpen in latest seasons. He was a first-round decide by theLos Angeles Angelsin 2014 along with his finest years coming for the Braves in 2018 and 2019.
This would be the third time Chavez places on a Braves uniform in his 15-year profession. He performed for them in 2010 earlier than profitable a hoop in Atlanta over a decade later.
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