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Atlanta outrighted Heller to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Heller returned to the majors this year for the first time since 2020 but struggled with his command while posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 16:11 K:BB over 18.2 innings of relief for the NL East champs. He is no longer part of the 40-man roster in Atlanta.

The Marlins outrighted Lindgren to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Lindgren gave up four runs over seven innings across three appearances with Miami in 2023, and he'll return to the minors as the Marlins clear space on their 40-man roster. The 26-year-old righty posted a 4.88 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 86.2 innings with Jacksonvile last season.

The Marlins sent De Jesus outright to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

De Jesus made just two appearances in the big leagues this season, giving up eight runs over 6.1 innings in September. He'll remain in the Marlins organization after clearing waivers, but he'll likely have to improve upon his 4.78 ERA and 1.70 WHIP in Triple-A before reclaiming a spot on the 40-man roster.

The Mets claimed Murfee (elbow) off waivers from the Mariners on Tuesday.

Murfee required surgery in July to repair the UCL in his right elbow and will likely miss at least the first half of the 2024 season. When healthy, the 29-year-old reliever has compiled an impressive 2.70 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 92:28 K:BB across 83.1 career major-league innings.

Milwaukee outrighted Boushley to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Boushley passed through waivers unclaimed after being pushed off the Brewers' 40-man roster. He made his major-league debut this past September at age 29, but it was only a one-day stint and he finished the year with an underwhelming 5.11 ERA across 135.2 innings at the Triple-A level.

The Dodgers outrighted Cyr (shoulder) to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Cyr made only two appearances in the majors this season and finished the year on the 60-day injured list because of a shoulder impingement. The 30-year-old right-hander will not be part of the 40-man roster in Los Angeles leading into the offseason.

Mantiply will work as the opener for Game 4 of the World Series against the Rangers on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Mantiply last pitched during Game 1, striking out one batter over a scoreless inning of relief work. He figures to work the first inning or so before handing the ball to a primary pitcher. The Diamondbacks have yet to reveal any pitching plans past Mantiply, but Ryne Nelson would figure to be one of the top candidates to get outs, as he's yet to take the mound this series.

Rodriguez was claimed off waivers by the Diamondbacks on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Rodriguez last pitched in the majors for the Angels in 2021 before missing most of the last two seasons with shoulder issues. He most recently experienced a setback with his back while on a rehab assignment. While Rodriguez's current health status is unclear, he's just 25 and was an exciting young arm before injuries struck.

The Cardinals sent Leahy outright to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

Leahy was brought onto the Cardinals' 40-man roster in July and made three appearances before being optioned back to Triple-A. He surrendered four earned runs over just 1.2 innings in the majors, and he posted a 6.37 ERA across 83.1 frames with Memphis. Barring a significant improvement, Leahy doesn't project to contribute significantly in the majors next season.

Atlanta signed Johnson to a two-year, $14.25 million contract extension Wednesday.

Johnson will make $7 million in both 2024 and 2025, and the new deal also includes a $7 million club option (or $250,000 buyout) for 2026. The 32-year-old right-hander was acquired from the Rockies this past July and went on to deliver a 0.76 ERA and 32:5 K:BB over his final 23.2 regular-season innings with the NL East champions. He then carried that over into the playoffs, logging three scoreless relief appearances in the best-of-five NLDS against the Phillies.