If all goes well, Miller will make his first rehab start for the rookie Gulf Coast League on Monday, Aug. 4.

Andrew Miller, who is battling right patellar tendinitis, feels he is still about 2-3 weeks away from returning to the Marlins, according to the Miami Herald.Miller may not have a rotation spot when he returns, if Anibal Sanchez fares well. He is not worth waiting for as a fantasy hurler, especially since he held a 5.63 ERA and 1.66 WHIP over 20 starts with the club this season.

Andrew Miller (knee) said Tuesday that he's likely 2-3 weeks away from returning. Miller is scheduled to pitch in an extended spring training game Sunday and may not have a rotation spot to return to if Anibal Sanchez does well in his comeback from Tommy John surgery.Source: Miami Herald Related: Anibal Sanchez

Andrew Miller, on the 15-day DL since July 18 with patella tendinitis in right knee, threw a side session in Florida and is expected to throw another one Monday according to the AP.He will likely face a rehab assignment before appearing once again in the majors. He has a 5.63 ERA thru 100 innings thus far in 2008. The Marlins are not likely to rush their rookie back into action.

Andrew Miller, on the disabled list with tendinitis in his right knee, has begun throwing off a mound. Miller will throw a couple of side sessions before facing live batters next weekend. He should return around mid-August.Source: Miami Herald

Andrew Miller is going to try shock wave therapy on his ailing right knee, hoping to speed up the healing process, according to the Miami Herald.Miller said he could resume throwing off a mound by the weekend but won't make the trip to Chicago and doesn't expect to be ready when he is first eligible to come off the DL July 29. The team will know within four weeks if the shock therapy works.

Miller having shock wave therapy on knee

Andrew Miller is throwing lightly, MLB.com reports. He is on the DL due to right patellar tendinitis.This report doesn't enlighten his status much. The young southpaw still might need an operation to correct his knee issue.

Marlins hurler Andrew Miller may have to undergo season-ending surgery to repair chronic right knee tendinitis, according to the Palm Beach Post.Miller is uber-talented, and despite his struggles this season, he will eventually become someone to covet in fantasy leagues; just not this season.

Marlins place LHP Miller on 15-day DL

Marlins' Miller to go on DL with sore knee

The Palm Beach Post reports that Andrew Miller has been placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Monday, with right knee tendinitis. The right knee is his landing knee, so it affects his delivery.Hopefully Miller comes back strong after the time off. He has been a disappointment thus far in the season.

Andrew Miller recorded only five outs and lost his fourth straight decision on Sunday afternoon. The young left-hander allowed seven runs on five hits and issued a season-high five walks. It was the second-shortest outing in his 33 career starts.Miller continues to be extremely inconsistent, but according to skipper Freddie Garcia the big southpaw will remain in the rotation.

Marlins' Miller struggles with control vs. LA

Andrew Miller was roughed up for four runs in the first inning by the punchless Padres on Tuesday. On the night, he lasted five innings, walked four, struck out five, and gave up six hits. He did not allow a run after the first.Miller hasn't been able to figure it out in 2007. His ERA is 5.09 after 19 starts. Here's hoping it's just an adjustment period and not foreshadowing the rest of his promising career.