MESA, Ariz. -- The Chicago Cubs have signed Jesse Chavez to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to big league camp, adding the veteran reliever after he had a strong year with the champion Atlanta Braves.
The 38-year Chavez posted a 2.14 ERA in 33u2154 innings last season after being called up for a start in June. He also pitched 6u2153 scoreless innings in the postseason.
Chavez appeared in 32 games with Chicago in 2018, going 2-1 with a 1.15 ERA over 39 innings.
The right-hander was waived by the Los Angeles Angels at the end of spring training last year.