The Atlanta Braves’ pitching situation feels like it’s officially off the rails. Instead of finding real answers, the team seems content to just keep spinning the same tired wheel – signing, cutting, and re-signing familiar names in an endless loop.

Sunday brought another head-scratching day: the Braves recalled RHP Davis Daniel to Atlanta and designated veteran RHP Jesse Chavez for assignment. Chavez has been a fan favorite over the years, but at some point, the cycle gets exhausting.

One fan on social media joked, “I feel like this is going to cause MLB to create a Jesse Chavez Rule: ‘You can only sign the same player to a minor-league deal twice in the same year.'”

Honestly, it’s hard to argue with that. The Braves also claimed former Brave Ian Anderson off waivers from the Angels – another desperate attempt to patch together a broken pitching staff.

Atlanta’s strategy seems to be “bring back anyone we can, even if moving on would make a lot more sense.” Instead of looking for fresh arms or making bold moves, the Braves are stuck on the circle of life: get rid of a pitcher, then bring him back a few weeks later, and repeat the cycle as needed.

The #Braves today claimed RHP Ian Anderson off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 27, 2025 At this point, it’s not a matter of if Jesse Chavez signs another deal with the Braves – it’s when.

Maybe it’s tomorrow. Maybe it’s next week. But if history tells us anything, Chavez isn’t done with Atlanta yet. Neither, it seems, is Atlanta done recycling the same old answers.