Justin

Miller

Miller will rest for a couple days before being re-evaluated. Pete Walker will come out of the bullpen to start Saturday.

Miller is expected to pitch for the Blue Jays on Saturday against Minnesota. Miller could have some value in deep AL-only leagues once he’s 100 percent.

He is ready to pitch in all other respects. Miller may need another week or so off to let his tender leg muscle heal more fully.

Miller could return to the Jays’ rotation in early August.

He has struggled with his control as of late and will pitch in long relief for the balance of the season. Roy Halladay, Ted Lilly, Gustavo Chacin, David Bush and Josh Towers will be the Toronto starters for the last two weeks of the 2004 campaign.

Miller, who was coming off a terrific start against the Angels, is going to get a free pass for this one.

Where did this come from? Miller hadn’t lasted more than five innings in any of his five previous starts since coming off the DL. He’s too risky to consider as an addition in AL-only leagues.

Miller will pitch in a minor league game on Monday and is expected to join Toronto’s rotation on April 12.

Miller’s next start will come against Minnesota, and he’d be OK to use then in AL-only leagues. However, since the Blue Jays will begin a run of 13 straight games against AL West teams next weekend, he doesn’t have to be picked up right now.

Miller, 32, was signed to a minor league contract last December. He posted a 2.22 ERA over 18 games with the Isotopes. The veteran right-hander compiled a 3.18 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 44 relief appearances with the Giants last season.