Miami Marlins starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen (54) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Monday in Atlanta. MIAMI - The Miami Marlins have designated left-hander Wei-Yin Chen for assignment, parting with a pitcher they owe $22 million. President of baseball operations Michael Hill said the Marlins parted with Chen to create more room for young talent on their roster. Chen will receive $5 million during the 2020 season and $5 million on Nov. 30, 2020. The Marlins also added six players to its 40-man roster Wednesday.

Garrett Cooper of the Marlins throws down his batting gloves after striking out in the third inning against the Phillies at Marlins ParkMIAMI - Bryce Harper homered and drove in four runs Sunday to help the Philadelphia Phillies end a streak of five consecutive losses to the last-place Miami Marlins with a 13-6 victory Sunday. Harper hit run-scoring singles in the first and sixth innings and a two-run homer in the eighth, his 15th. Jake Arrieta (8-6) allowed four runs in six innings but contributed a two-run single. Arrieta improved to 8-1 in 11 career starts against the Marlins and has won all three starts against them this year. When Alfaro threw to second, Harper stopped before reaching the base.