Chen (elbow) struck out one over three scoreless innings during a rehab appearance at High-A Jupiter on Thursday, Craig Davis of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chen also pitched a simulated game over the weekend, but Thursday marked his first appearance facing live hitters. The 31-year-old should will likely make another rehab appearance next week as he ramps up to a starter's workload.

Chen (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Thursday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw pitched in a simulated game over the weekend, but this will be the first time he'll appear in an actual game situation. Chen is scheduled to throw three innings for the Hammerheads on Thursday, so he'll likely need a few rehab starts in order to get back to a starter's workload.

Chen (elbow) threw 42 pitches in a simulated game Saturday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chen is working his way back from elbow issues which he has been battling since the end of last season. He's expected back at the end of April after a few rehab starts. His 3.82 ERA last year makes him look like a decent fantasy option, though his 4.76 xFIP indicates that it took a good bit of luck for him to reach that number.

Chen (elbow) will throw an upcoming simulated game, Craig Mish of Sirius XM reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chen, who began facing live hitters last week, will ramp things up as he continues to slowly work his way back from an elbow injury that ended his 2017 campaign prematurely. If everything goes as planned in his upcoming sim game, Chen could embark on a rehab assignment shortly after. Barring any setbacks, the 32-year-old southpaw is hoping to rejoin the big-league rotation during the Marlins' three-game series against the Rockies at the end of April (27-30).

Chen (elbow) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Chen will open the season on the shelf as he continues to work his way back from an elbow injury that cut his 2017 season short. The southpaw recently started throwing live batting practice and is hoping to join the team's starting rotation sometime during May at the earliest.

Chen (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Sunday, Craig Davis of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chen is still dealing with some of the effects of the elbow injury that prematurely ended his 2017 season. He was cleared to begin throwing in early February, but Sunday marks the first time that he's been able to pitch to live hitters. Chen won't be ready for Opening Day, but the Marlins are hopeful that he'll be able to rejoin the rotation in the not-so-distant future. The team hasn't provided much insight into when that will be, though Sunday's throwing session is a significant milestone in the right direction.

Chen (elbow) is not expected to be ready for Opening Day, Tim Healey of the Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chen dealt with elbow issues throughout the 2017 season. He received a PRP injection in late Septemeber and was shut down before the end of the year. He has started throwing but isn't expected to be quite ready by the time the season starts. He was effective (3.82 ERA, 3.73 FIP) in the 33 innings he was able to pitch last year, but nagging elbow injuries for pitchers always bring with them the ominous threat of potential Tommy John surgery.

Chen (elbow) has been cleared to start throwing and projects to be in the Marlins' rotation heading into spring training, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chen dealt with elbow problems throughout the course of the 2017 season, which only allowed him to appear in nine games split between the rotation and the bullpen. His numbers weren't bad as he posted a 3.82 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with a 25:9 K:BB, but consistent injury concerns pose question marks for his availability in 2018. The team is confident that he will nail down a spot in the rotation, but it's not a 100 percent certainty that he will be completely healthy by the time Opening Day rolls around, which makes the next few weeks immensely important as he builds his arm back up to par.

Chen received a PRP injection in his elbow Wednesday, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chen has been plagued by elbow issues all season, limiting him to just 33 innings. He won't throw again this season, and it's possible he'll miss some time next year due to the lingering issue. The Marlins will be patient with Chen as the PRP injection takes effect before determining his next step, but it appears Tommy John surgery is still an option.

Chen is dealing with elbow issues again and will not pitch again this season, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Not only will Chen be shut down for this season, he is dealing with another long-term elbow injury and could miss time next year as well. He will see a specialist in the near future to determine both the extent of his latest setback and the road to recovery.