Chavez, Pillar highlight non-roster invitees to Braves camp

Pitcher Jesse Chavez and outfielder Kevin Pillar highlight 26 players with minor league contracts invited to spring training by the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. The 39-year-old Chavez had been effective as a long reliever out of the Braves' bullpen the last two seasons, going 3-3 with a 2.72 ERA in 46 appearances over two stints with the team a year ago. The 34-year-old Pillar is looking to bounce back from a fractured shoulder that sidelined him for most of last season.