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Braves acquire Ben Heller from Rays, designate Nick Solak for assignment

The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that they have acquired right-hander Ben Heller from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for international bonus pool money. Heller was optioned to Gwinnett. Atlanta designated Nick Solak for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.

The Atlanta #Braves today acquired RHP Ben Heller from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for international bonus pool money and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. To make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta designated OF Nick Solak for assignment.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 6, 2023

Heller pitched in part of four seasons with the Yankees with his last appearance in the majors coming in 2020.