Braves Call Up Jesse Chavez, Designate Hector Neris

The Atlanta Braves have called up 41-year-old reliever Jesse Chavez from Triple-A Gwinnett, marking the start of his 18th season in the majors. Chavez, who previously played for the Braves and won a World Series with them in 2021, signed a minor league deal with the team on March 23 after being released by the Texas Rangers. In a corresponding move, the Braves designated right-hander Hector Neris for assignment following his poor performance in the opening series against the San Diego Padres, where he gave up five runs in just two appearances. Chavez, who has a career record of 51-65 with a 4.24 ERA, previously pitched for the Braves in multiple seasons and has a total of 653 games under his belt. Neris is expected to seek opportunities with another organization, potentially starting in the minor leagues. This roster move reflects the Braves' ongoing adjustments as they strive for success in the current season.