NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves sent reliever Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, clearing a spot on the opening day roster for fan favorite Jesse Chavez
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The 40-year-old Chavez was signed by the Braves a day earlier after being released by the Chicago White Sox, who jettisoned the veteran right-hander after he gave up nine earned runs in seven innings during spring training.
This will be Chavez's fifth stint with Atlanta.
“It's good to be home," Chavez said, choking back tears. “Words can't express how I feel right now.