The Texas Rangers have agreed to a reunion with right-hander Jesse Chavez, who was dealt to the Chicago Cubs in July but who left a lasting impression during his three-plus months in Arlington.
Sources confirmed multiple reports that Chavez will return on a two-year deal. He gives the Rangers multiple innings out of the bullpen, and that will likely be his roll in 2019 even though he could also help finish out their starting rotation.
Though he did not make any starts in 2018, Chavez made at least 20 starts in three of the prior four seasons.