Angels Sign Jesse Chavez
- Updated: November 13, 2016
According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have signed RHP Jesse Chavez to a 1-year deal.
Jesse Chavez has agreed to a one-year, $5.75M deal with the #Angels. Can make $3M more in incentives. Signed as a starter.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) November 11, 2016
Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register also reported the news.
Jesse Chavez can earn up to $2.5M in incentives, based on starts. Incentives start at 10, go up every 2 starts to 30. #Angels
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) November 12, 2016
Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports confirmed the news.
Jesse Chavez’s $5.75M deal with the Angels includes $2.5M in bonuses for starts. $100K x3, $150K x2, $200K x1, $250K x2, $300/400/500K x1.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 12, 2016
Chavez is a former 42 round pick of the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2002 MLB Draft. He has spent time with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Last season he posted a 2-2 record with a 4.43 ERA in 62 appearances. As the Angels look to rebuild their bullpen Chavez can provide some veteran presence.
As more information surfaces on the Angels and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.
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