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Mushinski (back) made the fourth appearance of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, striking out two over a perfect inning of relief.

Since beginning his rehab assignment April 8, Mushinski has given up two earned runs on one hit and one walk while striking out five over 3.2 innings. The 27-year-old lefty is expected to occupy a low-leverage role in the Houston bullpen once he's deemed ready to return from the 15-day injured list.

Iglesias (shoulder) will throw a live bullpen session before Monday's game against the Marlins, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Iglesias has been able to throw multiple bullpen sessions, but he'll finally get a chance to face hitters in a simulated environment. The next step for the right-hander would likely be a rehab assignment, and he could be operating as the closer for Atlanta by the end of April.

McHugh (shoulder) told reporters before Saturday's game that he is feeling good and likely to return in the next couple of days, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution reports.

McHugh threw 34 pitches over three scoreless innings in a rehab appearance for High-A Rome on Friday. The right-hander will take a couple of days off, and assuming there are no setbacks and McHugh continues to feel well, he should be operating in the Atlanta bullpen by the end of next week.

The Marlins transferred Nance (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Jeff Lindgren, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Jacksonville ahead of Saturday's doubleheader with the Guardians. Nance has been working his way back from a right shoulder strain since late February and will now have to wait until at least the end of May before he can make his 2023 debut with the Marlins.

Vest was recalled by the Tigers from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Vest will take the place of Trey Wingenter on the roster after Wingenter was placed on the 15-day injured list with shoulder tendinitis. In 59 games with the Tigers in 2022, Vest posted a 4.00 ERA with a 63:22 K:BB over 63 innings.

Reed was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Saturday.

Reed had his contract selected Friday but spend just one day on the big-league roster, giving up six runs against the Cubs while retiring just two batters. Victor Gonzalez was recalled to take his place on the roster.

The Dodgers recalled Gonzalez from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.

Gonzalez owns a 2.75 ERA in 55.2 career major-league innings, but he missed all of last season with elbow troubles and failed to win an Opening Day roster spot this year. After striking out 12 batters in seven innings for Oklahoma City while allowing just one run, he'll get the chance to prove himself at the highest level again. Jake Reed was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

The Tigers placed Wingenter on the 15-day injured lis Saturday with right shoulder tendinitis.

Wingenter appeared in six games with an 8.31 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over 4.1 innings of work prior to the injury. The 6-foot-7 right-hander will be out at least two weeks while Will Vest takes his place in the bullpen.

Criswell was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Criswell allowed five runs in 6.2 innings since getting his contract selected Monday, though that did come with a 10:2 K:BB. He could return in a low-leverage role later this season, but for now it will be Hector Perez who takes his spot.

Knehr was optioned to Triple-A El Paso by the Padres on Saturday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Knehr struggled to a 12.27 ERA over three appearances and 3.2 innings while with the club. The right-hander was optioned down to El Paso to make room for Joe Musgrove (toe/shoulder), who will come off the injured list to make his 2023 season debut Saturday.