Chen (elbow) played catch Wednesday for the first time since landing on the disabled list July 25 and continues to target a September return, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran lefty tossed 25 pitches from a distance of 60 feet -- his first baseball activity since receiving a cortisone shot in the ailing elbow. He's expected to throw again on Friday while taking things slowly in his rehab efforts. Chen has compiled a 4.99 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 19 starts for the Marlins this season over 110 innings pitched.