One thing the Miami Marlins did when they designated pitcher Wei-Yin Chen for assignment is they eliminated any potential free agents from the 2020 roster.
While the decision on Chen was one to be expected this offseason, it does not come without a price. The Marlins are still on the hook for his salary of $22 million for the coming season. Miami still has plenty of money it can spend in free agency, with only $33.25 million on the books for this coming year. How the Marlins decide to use that open roster spot, either with a minor league prospect or a veteran reliever is not known yet.