title: Jaye Chapman
text: # Jaye Chapman
  
  Jaye Lawrence Chapman (born May 22, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs.
  
  ## Career
  
  ### Atlanta Braves
  
  Chapman was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 16th round of the 2005 MLB Draft out of A. Crawford Mosley High School in Lynn Haven, Florida. He played for Jed Douglas. The Braves added him to the 40 man roster after the 2011 season to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
  
  ### Chicago Cubs
  
  Chapman was traded to the Chicago Cubs with Arodys Vizcaíno for Reed Johnson and Paul Maholm in July 2012.
  
  Chapman made his major league debut on September 4, 2012, against the Washington Nationals.
  
  ### Bridgeport Bluefish
  
  Chapman signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League for the 2014 season. He pitched to a 2–3 record with a 3.86 ERA in 50 games for the Bluefish.
  
  ### Milwaukee Brewers
  
  On November 15, 2014, Chapman was signed to a minor league deal by the Milwaukee Brewers.
  
  He was invited to spring training by the Milwaukee Brewers for the 2016 season.
  
  ### Tampa Bay Rays
  
  He was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays on July 10, 2016.
  
  ### Texas Rangers
  
  He was released by the Texas Rangers on July 13, 2017.
  
  