Eric Chavez
Contract: Signed through 2010 with a club option for 2011.
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 206 lbs
- Born: Dec 7, 1977
- Debut: September 8, 1998
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
December 15, 2009
Eric Chavez currently is experiencing no pain in his twice-repaired back and is set to resume a throwing program in January, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
It's nice to hear that Chavez is feeling well, but based on what has happened throughout his career, it's tough to believe he'll be able to stay healthy. His days as a relevant fantasy performer are long gone by now.
August 26, 2009
Eric Chavez has started rehabbing from his most recent back surgery, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
His rehab is going well so far, and he is hopeful of returning to the A's next year in spring training. He will try to get into great physical shape, and see what happens from there. He added that he would try to serve as a DH if his back cannot handle working in the infield.
June 24, 2009
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that third baseman Eric Chavez's season ending surgery went well and he should be ready to start spring training in 2010.
Our View:
This is Chavez's second surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back. His season is obviously over, but the procedure likely saved his career.
June 23, 2009
Eric Chavez underwent season-ending back surgery Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. This marks his second back surgery, and is the same microdiscectomy surgery but in a different spot.
Our View:
Chavez hopes the surgery will allow him to resume his career. The A's also hope that he will be recovered in time for spring training next season.
June 14, 2009
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Eric Chavez will undergo a second microdiscectomy operation for a different herniated disc in his back. The surgery would likely leave his back too unstable to continue playing baseball.
Our View:
Chavez has not held much fantasy value since his 2006 season due to a variety of injuries. From 2000 to 2005 he appeared to have a promising career in front of him. He is just 31 years old.
May 19, 2009
Updating an earlier report, Eric Chavez has been transferred to the 60-day DL due to a herniated disk, according to TSN.
Our View:
Chavez is optimistic of returning to the diamond in a few weeks, but is one more back ailment away from being forced to hang up his cleats. He is only worth holding in the deepest of AL-only leagues at this point.
May 19, 2009
Eric Chavez has a herniated disk in his back, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He said, "To say the least, I was really thrown by that information. It is disheartening. It was kind of the worst-case scenario. Hopefully, it is another 10 or 15 years, but I have just got to be careful now. It goes beyond baseball."
Our View:
The next time he throws out his back could end his career. He is hoping to rejoin the A's on their next homestand that starts Friday against Arizona, but Chavez will be a very risky fantasy option for the remainder of the season.
May 8, 2009
Eric Chavez is slated to hit and throw today, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He is recovering from inflammation in his right forearm.
Our View:
Barring a setback, Chavez could be activated from the DL in about a week when the A's start a three-game series against the Tigers at Comerica Park.
May 7, 2009
Eric Chavez indicated that the inflammation in his right forearm has cooled down and he is slated for full activity Friday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Chavez believes he will be ready to return to Oakland's lineup during their upcoming road trip that begins May 14 against the Tigers at Comerica Park.
May 5, 2009
Eric Chavez said Monday that his recent elbow and forearm discomfort is the result of nerve inflammation, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. An MRI exam showed no elbow damage, so the hope is that there is no impingement that's causing the tingling feeling Chavez occasionally gets when throwing or swinging the bat. He's getting treatment to "free everything up from my neck to my fingers," Chavez said.
Our View:
Chavez did some light tossing Monday and he will do more today if he feels okay. He thinks he'll be good to go once the inflammation subsides.
May 2, 2009
Eric Chavez's MRI on his strained right forearm revealed no structural damage, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Chavez is first eligible to come off the DL May 10, but the club will use caution and won't rush him back to the diamond too soon.
May 1, 2009
The San Francisco Chronicle indicates that Eric Chavez is a strong candidate to land on the DL with his strained right forearm after being scratched from Thursday's lineup.
Our View:
If Chavez goes on the DL today, he would be the third A's infielder to be placed on the list in three days. Either Cliff Pennington or Gregorio Petit would be recalled from Triple-A to provide depth on the roster.
April 29, 2009
Eric Chavez will start at first base on Wednesday in place of Jason Giambi (sore hamstring), according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He is still two or three days away from being able to start at third base due to a sore elbow.
Our View:
Giambi is not expected to miss an extended period of time, so it seems unlikely that Chavez will get enough games in to be first base eligible. However, it may be a moot point as he has been awful with the bat this season.
April 29, 2009
Third baseman Eric Chavez (elbow) believes he is two or three days away from playing, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Our View:
The A's are running low on infielders. Jack Hannahan and Bobby Crosby should continue to see action at the hot corner until Chavez can return to the field.
April 27, 2009
Eric Chavez is considered day-to-day after straining his right elbow Friday night, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Chavez was on the shelf Saturday and Sunday, and is not confident he will return to the diamond Tuesday against the Rangers. He will test the elbow prior to the game, and if he is still ailing, he will likely receive further evaluation.
April 26, 2009
According to the San Fransisco Chronicle, Eric Chavez was held out of the lineup on Sunday due to an elbow strain he suffered in Saturday's contest.
Our View:
Chavez is having a miserable year and these elbow problems are becoming increasingly detrimental to his season. He's struggling to throw the ball across the field and without his defense is no longer a Major League caliber player. He may be done soon.
April 23, 2009
Eric Chavez was not in the lineup Wednesday as he is not going to start in any day games followed by night games early in the season until his surgically repaired shoulder returns to full strength, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
He should return for Friday's home game against the Rays. Chavez should remain stashed in AL-only leagues, but is not worth employing right now with just three hits over his first 28 at-bats of the season.
April 19, 2009
Eric Chavez, who's been nursing a sore neck and shoulder, felt good in batting practice on Saturday and this morning and will start at third base for Oakland in the team's day game against Toronto on Sunday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Feel free to re-insert Chavez back into your lineup if you must, although he's done little this year, even when healthy, to merit a spot for your fantasy squad.
April 18, 2009
Eric Chavez is still nursing his stiff and sore neck and shoulder and does not expect to return to the diamond until Sunday at the earliest, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He also noted that a Monday return is more likely.
Our View:
The A's are playing the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre through the weekend, who play on an artificial surface. It makes more sense for him to return Monday when the club starts a series against the Yankees at their new stadium, which has a natural surface.
April 15, 2009
Eric Chavez was sent for an MRI Tuesday on his tender surgically repaired shoulder, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The ailment revealed little more than tendinitis and Chavez said, "The shoulder is still structurally fine. Everything looks intact, and that is really good news. They are going to sneak away as many games as they can right now, try to calm me down."
Our View:
Chavez hopes to return to the diamond by Saturday. The A's start a three-game set against the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre on Friday, and it looks like Chavez will return at some point in that series.
April 14, 2009
The San Fransisco Chronicle reports that Eric Chavez is expected to be out until Friday with the stiffness in his neck and shoulders.
Our View:
This is more of a precautionary move than anything, utilizing the off day on Thursday to give Chavez an extra couple days of rest. When Chavez is missing any games it is cause for concern, however.
April 13, 2009
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Eric Chavez will sit out Monday's game with stiffness in his neck and shoulder resulting from a dive back into first base on Friday. Chavez says the injury is unrelated to his offseason shoulder surgery and is not a major problem. However, he is likely to miss Tuesday's game as well.
Our View:
Chavez is as fragile as a china doll and an injury could pop up at any given moment. He is off to a slow start and is a completely unreliable fantasy option.
April 6, 2009
Eric Chavez will start at third base and hit sixth for Oakland on opening day, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Chavez has been incredibly efficient at landing on the DL over the past few seasons. We don't expect anything different this season. In deep leagues, he may be worth a flier, but don't expect a whole lot of at-bats from him this year.
April 4, 2009
Eric Chavez started at third base and cracked his second home run of the spring in Oakland's 3-2 win over the Giants on Saturday. It was his only hit in two at-bats as he also drew a walk.
Our View:
Recent reports out of Oakland indicate that Chavez has shown some impressive power in his hitting sessions of late. He appears to be ready for opening day, but expecting him to reach 500 at-bats is being very optimistic. He's worth a flier in AL-only formats, but be sure you don't ever find yourself depending on him.
April 3, 2009
Manager Bob Geren stated that Eric Chavez took another step forward in his rehab from shoulder surgery, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He homered off the Giants' Tim Lincecum Thursday, and Geren said, "His bat speed is back. He is doing some things in batting practice that he used to do two or three years ago. It is quite a show of power."
Our View:
Chavez has already passed the tests of making throws from third and playing back-to-back days. He will remain an injury risk, but the former All-Star is still worth consideration as a flier for AL-only leagues.
April 2, 2009
Eric Chavez bashed his first home run of the spring Thursday off none other than Tim Lincecum of the Giants.
Our View:
The 31-year-old Chavez insists he is completely rehabbed from shoulder surgery. If so, he could be a real sleeper in deep mixed leagues and all AL-only leagues.
March 31, 2009
Eric Chavez, who has been rehabbing from shoulder surgery, says he is ready for opening day, according to the Associated Press. Chavez registered a double and a walk in three plate appearances against the Dodgers Monday.
Our View:
Chavez is worth consideration as a flier for AL-only leagues, and should be drafted as a backup to be safe. He is only 3-for-17 this spring.
March 30, 2009
Eric Chavez was 1-for-2 with a walk, a double, and two runs scored as the A's beat the Dodgers 9-5 on Monday. The third baseman is rehabbing from shoulder surgery.
Our View:
The A's would like for him to be ready for opening day, but he may be pushing it at this point. He has not seen much work this spring and he will have to avoid any setbacks if he is to be on the lineup card for the first game. Regardless, Chavez should not be selected without ample insurance at the hot corner.
March 30, 2009
Eric Chavez, who is rehabbing from shoulder surgery, made the first of scheduled back-to-back starts at third base, and is slated for three at-bats today against Texas, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Chavez is hopeful of being ready for opening day, but will remain an injury risk, meaning he should be left for AL-only leagues as a flier.
March 24, 2009
Third baseman Eric Chavez fielded his spot in a minor league game on Tuesday, and he may move up to major league action on Friday, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Chavez is coming off right shoulder surgery and has had to take it slow this spring.
Our View:
Chavez is not guaranteed of being ready on Opening Day, and he remains a very risky bet to stay healthy this season. AL-only owners who grab him are playing with fire.
March 22, 2009
MLB.com reports that Eric Chavez (shoulder) took batting practice on Sunday, and attempted to swing at full strength. He has yet to play third base this spring and he seems doubtful to be ready by opening day.
Our View:
Chavez has been nothing but hurt for the better part of the past two seasons. In 2006, his last full season, he hit just .241 and was not a very effective fantasy option. We'd love to see him come back and make an impact, but it still seems very optimistic.
March 21, 2009
Eric Chavez, who is rehabbing from a surgically repaired shoulder, will increase the intensity in his workout today, according to the SF Chronicle. That includes performing a simulated swinging motion.
Our View:
This is encouraging, but he is still uncertain to be ready for opening day. Leave him as a flier for AL-only leagues.
March 18, 2009
Eric Chavez noted that he hopes to play in a game in one week, according to the SF Chronicle. He is rehabbing from a surgically repaired shoulder.
Our View:
Chavez has only played in 113 games over the last two seasons, and maintains a .242 batting average over the last three. He should only be targeted as a late-round flier for AL-only leagues.
March 13, 2009
Eric Chavez is apparently ahead of schedule and has been testing out his surgically repaired shoulder during fielding drills, according to the SF Chronicle. Chavez didn't push it too hard, but the treatment he's been given seems to be working so far.
Our View:
Chavez has had some decent fantasy seasons, but never really became what people thought he would. In a career riddled with injuries and inconsistencies, he has spurned many a fantasy owner. If he does eventually get a clean bill of health this year he could have some value, especially in AL-only leagues.
March 12, 2009
Eric Chavez received treatment Wednesday for discomfort in his surgically repaired right shoulder, according to the SF Chronicle. Manager Bob Geren said, "He looked and felt a lot better."
Our View:
Chavez is still capable of solid production when healthy, but should only be considered as a late-round flier, due to his injury and poor track record with durability.
March 10, 2009
Eric Chavez has suffered a setback in his shoulder rehab, but remains optimistic he can be ready to play for opening day, according to the Associated Press. Chavez stopped baseball activities Monday and he said, "The big thing is getting pain free and then kind of starting over slow. Take five swings. How does that feel? Take 10 throws. How does that feel? We have to start from scratch a little bit. I am going to refrain from setting dates, but I am going to try to recover as fast as I can and get back on the field as soon as I can, but meanwhile trying to get the shoulder healthy."
Our View:
Chavez may attempt to hit or throw Thursday or Friday, but does not expect to play in a game for awhile, not even as a DH. Bobby Crosby has been getting some work at third in his absence.
March 9, 2009
Eric Chavez is not making his spring debut at third base today after experiencing some pain in his right shoulder during an at-bat Sunday against Cleveland, according to the Contra Costa Times.
Our View:
Chavez will sit out indefinitely until his shoulder calms down. Bobby Crosby is starting at third in his place today.
March 8, 2009
Eric Chavez is aiming for Monday to play at third base for the first time of the spring, according to the SF Chronicle.
Our View:
If Chavez proves to be healthy, he will be worth targeting as a late-round value pick for fantasy leagues.
February 28, 2009
Eric Chavez was 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the Athletic's 1-0 win over the Indians on Saturday.
Our View:
Chavez could be a solid player to get in the late rounds since he's coming off an injury-shortened year. If he goes undrafted, he's certainly worth watching on the waiver wire.
February 27, 2009
Eric Chavez, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, wene 1-for-3 with a single while working as a DH in Thursday's game against the Angels, according to the SF Chronicle. He is slated to play five innings at third base on Tuesday.
Our View:
Chavez is worth consideration as a late-round value pick in fantasy drafts, barring a setback with his shoulder.
February 26, 2009
Eric Chavez, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, is expected to work as a DH in today's exhibition game against the Angels, according to the SF Chronicle. He will begin playing in the field Tuesday, working five innings at third.
Our View:
Chavez is worth consideration as a late-round value pick in fantasy drafts, barring a setback regarding his shoulder.
February 25, 2009
Eric Chavez, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, has been cleared to DH, according to the SF Chronicle. He will serve as the DH in Thursday's game against the Angels.
Our View:
Chavez is worth a look as a late-round value pick in fantasy drafts, barring a setback in his recovery.
February 16, 2009
Eric Chavez's recovery from shoulder surgery has been going well and he is feeling fine, but he will not play in the first week of Cactus League games in spring training, according to MLB.com. The next step in his recovery is to make throws across the diamond while taking ground balls.
Our View:
He is preparing for the rigors of a six-month season and hopes to play in 140 games. Chavez is worth a look as a late-round value pick in fantasy drafts.
January 6, 2009
Eric Chavez's most recent shoulder surgery went great, and he intends to roam third base in 2009, according to the SF Chronicle. Chavez said, "I'm doing everything, and it's going well. I'm throwing at the stadium and that's feeling really good, and hitting is no problem at all. The last three weeks, everything's come together. My shoulder feels better than it has in the past 10 years."
Our View:
Chavez has won six Gold Gloves at third base. He will be looking for a bounce back campaign next season, and could be a favorable value pick for fantasy leagues.
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