Eric Chavez went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI against the Rays on Wednesday.

Chavez got the start at DH in the interleague tilt and responded, taking Jeremy Hellickson deep for a two-run homer in the third inning. It was his ninth home run in 174 at-bats this year, and he's been getting more playing time at third base in recent weeks due to his hot bat. The 35-year-old is hitting .305/.353/.546 this season but isn't a mixed league option barring injury to one of the D'backs regulars.

Eric Chavez went 2-for-4 with a triple, three RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's blowout win against the Cubs.

Chavez said Saturday that his right hip stiffness is feeling better, and he showed it in legging out his second three-bagger of the season. Prior to this evening, the veteran third baseman hadn't started a game since July 8 due to the ailment. Chavez has been a productive fantasy provider when healthy, batting .303 with seven homers and 32 RBI over 152 at-bats.

Eric Chavez said Saturday that his right hip stiffness is feeling much better.

Chavez hasn't started a game since July 8 due to the ailment, but it sounds like he'll be back in the lineup soon. "I feel about as close to 100 percent as I'm going to feel," he said.

Eric Chavez drew a bases-loaded walk as a pinch-hitter in his return to action Saturday.

Chavez hadn't played since Monday due to right hip stiffness. It's not clear if he'll be available to start Sunday, but he should be ready to roll after the All-Star break.

Eric Chavez was scratched from the Diamondbacks' lineup with right hip stiffness.

It doesn't appear to be a major concern, but with Chavez, you never know. The D'Backs moved Martin Prado to third base, while Jason Kubel entered the lineup in left field.

Diamondbacks activated INF Eric Chavez from the 15-day disabled list.

Eric Hinske was designated for assignment in order to clear a spot on the active roster. Chavez has been sidelined since May 30 with a strained right oblique and returns to a .325/.368/.588 batting line in 38 games this season. He should be an active member of Kirk Gibson's bench.

Eric Chavez (oblique) will be activated from the disabled list Friday.

Chavez, out since May 30 with a strained right oblique, went 2-for-8 with two walks in three rehab games with Triple-A Reno. No word yet on what the corresponding roster move, but the Diamondbacks are considering placing Willie Bloomquist (hand) on the disabled list.

Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said it "might be a stretch" for Eric Chavez (oblique) to be ready for activation over the weekend.

Chavez is slated to play in his fourth rehab game at Triple-A Reno on Friday. The D'Backs might have to play Willie Bloomquist (hand) on the DL, but it sounds like Chavez probably wouldn't be the guy to replace him on the roster. He should be back soon, though.

Eric Chavez (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as next week.

"Everything has been good -- hitting, running, throwing," Chavez said. "I didn't know really what to expect, but [it's] gone really good." Chavez has already missed three weeks of action and doesn't figure to be activated until the tail end of June, at the earliest.

Eric Chavez (oblique) will start swinging a bat on Saturday.

Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said Chavez has been "getting much better" of late. Out since late May, he seems likely to require a brief rehab assignment before returning, which should come later this month.

Diamondbacks placed 3B Eric Chavez on the 15-day disabled list with a right oblique strain.

Chavez suffered the injury during Thursday's game. Oblique strains usually keep players out at least three weeks, and, given Chavez's injury history, it's possible he'll be sidelined longer than that.

Eric Chavez was diagnosed with a strained right oblique.

Chavez suffered the injury on a swing during his first plate appearance Thursday. These type of injuries tend to linger, so he'll almost certainly require a stint on the disabled list. The Diamondbacks are likely to go with Martin Prado at third base and Cliff Pennington at second base for now.

Eric Chavez left Thursday's game with an apparent injury.

Chavez was injured on a swing during his first plate appearance and had to be taken out of the game. The extent of the injury isn't yet known, but he was shown grabbing at his side and might be dealing with an oblique strain. The Diamondbacks should provide an update on his status soon.

Eric Chavez delivered an RBI single and a two-run double in the Diamondbacks' 5-3 victory over the Braves on Wednesday.

Both hits came off old A's teammate Tim Hudson. Playing more than anticipated with Aaron Hill sidelined, Chavez is batting .301 with four homers and 16 RBI in 85 at-bats, which is one reason the Diamondbacks are off to a nice start at 23-18.

Eric Chavez went 2-for-4 with a double and stole his first base since 2007 against the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Chavez swiped 47 bases during his first 10 big-league seasons, but he hadn't so much as attempted a steal in six years. So, he must be feeling pretty good this season. It's shows in his performance, what with him hitting .275 with four homers in 69 at-bats. We didn't agree with many of Kevin Towers' offseason moves, but his pickup of Chavez for $3 million was a very good one.

Eric Chavez cranked a solo homer in Monday's loss to the Giants.

Chavez's sixth inning blast off of Ryan Vogelsong in the sixth inning gave the D'Backs a two-run buffer at the time, but the Snakes' bullpen was unable to hold the lead. The veteran infielder is playing regularly since Aaron Hill's injury and has batted .225 with a couple homers and seven RBI this month.

Eric Chaves was replaced in the 13th inning Wednesday after getting hit in the hand by a pitch in the 12th.

Chavez stayed in to run, but the Diamondbacks replaced him with Josh Wilson on defense, something they wouldn't have done had the hand not been bothering him. Hopefully, he's just day-to-day.

Diamondbacks signed 3B Eric Chavez to a one-year, $3 million contract.

The deal was reported Wednesday and is now official. Chavez batted .281/.348/.496 with 16 home runs and an .845 OPS with the Yankees last season, and is expected to be used in a platoon with Chris Johnson at third base.

John Gambadoro of 620 KTAR in Phoenix reports that the Diamondbacks have signed infielder Eric Chavez to a one-year, $3 million contract.

Chavez is expected to platoon with Chris Johnson at third base after batting .281/.348/.496 with 16 home runs and an .845 OPS this past season. With Chavez and Jeff Keppinger now off the board, the Yankees are quickly running out of stop-gap options for Alex Rodriguez at third base.

John Gambadoro of 620 KTAR in Phoenix reports that the Diamondbacks are interested in free agent infielder Eric Chavez.

Chavez is drawing plenty of interest following a resurgent 2012 season with the Yankees in which he batted .281/.348/.496 with 16 home runs and an .845 OPS. The Yankees are interested in bringing him back while the Red Sox have also been mentioned as a possibility. He would presumably share playing time with Chris Johnson at third base if he signs with Arizona.