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- Updated: August 13, 2016
MIAMI — In the thick of the postseason hunt, it’s clear the Marlins aren’t expecting Wei-Yin Chen to be a huge factor in getting them to October. Rather, the left-hander’s possible return figures to be more of a bonus.
“At this point, I don’t really count on Wei-Yin coming back and being a huge part of anything,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. “If it is, it’s temporary. It’s quick.”
Chen, who’s been on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left elbow since July 24, is expected to return mid-September at the earliest. He’s been tossing from limited distances as part of a throwing program, and on Wednesday he made 25 throws from 60 feet.
But the southpaw starter would likely still need to start throwing bullpen …
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