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Cardinals starting pitcher Shelby Miller is returning to the rotation Saturday against the Cubs, according to MLB.com. Miller made one relief appearance, allowing two hits and one walk over a scoreless innings Sunday against the Dodgers.

The Cardinals are considering Shelby Miller for a start Saturday, according to MLB.com.

Miller has been used out of the bullpen recently, but the move could be temporary. The team will consider Miller for a start Saturday against the Cubs. The team is trying to figure out whether they want to start Carlos Martinez on five days' rest, or give Miller the start. Miller has a 4.25 ERA over 110 innings.

Brewers pitcher Jimmy Nelson put up a quality start Tuesday.

Nelson allowed three runs on four hits over six innings. He struck out five and walked one during the outing. Nelson cruised through the game until the fourth inning. Jay Bruce was able to drive in a run on a double, giving the Reds their first run. 

Nelson came out for the seventh inning, and that’s when things really fell apart. After giving up two singles, Nelson hit the next two batters with pitches. He was replaced by Brandon Kintzler. Kintzler allowed one run, which was charged to Nelson, but managed to induce an inning-ending double-play before more damage was done.

The performance earned Nelson a no-decision. His next start will come against the Mets.

Giants pitcher George Kontos (2-0) was awarded the win Monday night against the Phillies in Philadelphia. Kontos struck out three and allowed only one hit over two scoreless frames. He owns a 2.70 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP over 16 2/3 innings of relief.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen needed 17 pitches to complete a 1-2-3 ninth inning, securing a 5-2 win and the save on Monday against the Pirates. Jansen has converted 29 of 32 save chances, with a 3.32 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 40 2/3 innings of relief.

The Giants recalled reliever George Kontos from Triple-A Fresno. He is 1-0 with a 3.07 ERA in 11 relief outings this season.

The Cardinals have yet to reveal their for Wednesday, and although MLB.com suggested that Shelby Miller could make the start, the right-hander made a relief appearance against the Dodgers Sunday night.

Miller issued one walk and allowed two hits in a scoreless inning of work, and is now unlikely to start with only two days of rest.

Lance Lynn remains another option, considering he would be on normal rest. Lynn started the first game after the All-Star break. He is 11-6 with a 3.13 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 20 starts (120 2/3 innings).

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen struck out one and needed only 12 pitches to retire the side in order in the ninth to close out a 3-2 win over the Cardinals in St. Louis Sunday night. Jansen has converted 28 of 31 save chances, with a 3.40 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 39 2/3 innings of relief.

Mets pitcher Vic Black (2-3) took the loss Sunday afternoon against the Padres in San Diego. Black was charged with one run on no hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning in a 2-1 defeat. He owns a 2.01 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 22 1/3 innings of relief.

Reds closer Aroldis Chapman (0-3) was hit with the loss Sunday afternoon against the Yankees in New York.

Chapman surrendered a walkoff run-scoring infield single to Brian McCann with one out in the ninth inning. He was charged with one run on two hits and no walks while striking out one over one-third of an inning. He owns a 2.40 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP over 30 innings of relief.