Chavez is ticketed for a bullpen role to start the season, MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports.
He seemed like a likely addition to the rotation when the Blue Jays traded for him during the offseason, but Gavin Floyd and Aaron Sanchez have emerged as the top options for the fifth spot in the rotation. Chavez should serve as a long reliever and swingman this year, but could enter the rotation if the Jays suffer an injury or two.