Updating previous items, The Associated Press’ Steven Wine reports Florida Marlins P Andrew Miller (knee, finger) is slated to be activated from the 15-day disabled list Monday, Sept. 1. He will work out of the bullpen.

News: LHP Andrew Miller, sidelined since July 13 by knee tendinitis, will be activated Monday by the Marlins to pitch out of the bullpen.

Analysis: Consider Miller a sleeper in deeper formats, especially NL-only and long-term keeper leagues. It is likely he gets starts before the end of the year as the Marlins stretch him back out for spring 2009 -- when he will be one of the Marlins' five starters

Marlins lefty Andrew Miller will be activated from the disabled list on Monday, according to FloridaMarlins.com.Miller has been a bit disappointing this season, carrying an ERA of 5.63 and a record of 5-9. However, he is averaging more than seven strikeouts per nine innings, and figures to only get better. Eventually, he'll be a pitcher fantasy owners will want on their squad.

News: Andrew Miller (knee tendinitis) allowed one hit in one scoreless inning for Class A Jupiter on Saturday.

Analysis: Miller is expected to be activated in the Marlins bullpen this week. Consider him a sleeper in deeper formats, especially NL-only and long-term keeper leagues. It is likely he gets starts before the end of the year as the Marlins stretch him back out for spring 2009 -- when he will be one of the Marlins' five starters

Andrew Miller (knee) is expected to come off the disabled list when rosters expand Monday. Before that he's scheduled to make minor league rehab appearances Wednesday and Saturday at Single-A. Manager Fredi Gonzalez indicated Tuesday that he's considering using Miller out of the bullpen once he returns. ''He can be a weapon any time with that 96-97 mph coming out of his hand,'' Gonzalez said.Source: Miami Herald

Updating previous reports, Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller (knee, finger) pitched 5 2/3 innings in a rehab start for Double-A Carolina, according to The Associated Press. He allowed two runs and two hits, and is scheduled to pitch again for Carolina next week.

News: The Sports Xchange notes that Andrew Miller (right knee tendinitis) resumed his rehab assignment with Double-A Carolina, allowing two runs on two hits in 5 2/3 innings Thursday. He walked four and struck out six.

Analysis: Miller's start had been pushed back from Tuesday due to a finger blister on his pitching hand. He started the season in the rotation, but when he returns from the disabled list, he could go to the bullpen. Long term, Miller is a potential Fantasy ace, but apparently he is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men down the stretch now. He could still get starts in September, but he is more stashee than anything right now

Andrew Miller is getting closer to returning to the big leagues as he continues to recover from patella tendinitis in his right leg, according to FloridaMarlins.com. He will make a start for the Marlins Double-A affiliate on Thursday.Miller could be back before September 1, but fantasy owners need not worry about that, as he has not done enough to prove he belongs on anybody's squad, regardless of format.

News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: The Marlins might soon get a fresh arm for their bullpen. Left-hander Andrew Miller started the season in the rotation, but when he returns from the disabled list, he could go to the bullpen. "I wouldn't hesitate to use him in that role," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. Miller is recovering from right knee tendinitis. His latest rehab start was delayed because of a minor blister on a finger on his throwing hand. Miller was supposed to pitch for Double-A Carolina on Tuesday. He is now scheduled to start Thursday.

Analysis: Long term, Miller is a potential Fantasy ace, but apparently he is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men down the stretch now. He could still get starts in September, but he is more stashee than anything right now

Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller (knee, finger) had his rehab start pushed back to Thursday, Aug. 21, due to a blister. Manager Fredi Gonzalez hasn't ruled out using Miller in the bullpen when he returns.

Andrew Miller (right knee tendinitis) tossed six scoreless innings Thursday in a rehab start for Single-A Jupiter. Miller allowed just three hits. He'll probably hop up to Double-A for his next start and could be back in the majors by September.

Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller (knee) threw six shutout innings at Class A Jupiter Thursday, Aug. 14. He allowed three hits, no walks and struck out three on an 80-85 pitch limit.

News: Marlins SP Andrew Miller (knee) pitched six shutout innings in his second rehab start for Class A Jupiter on Thursday, allowing three hits and recording three strikeouts.

Analysis: Miller might not return to the Marlins rotation once healthy, so consider him nothing more than a DL stashee at this point. He has long-term potential, but you can't afford to trust him down the stretch

The Associated Press' Howie Rumberg reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller (knee) gave up one run on five hits in 3 2/3 innings Saturday, Aug. 9, in his rehab start with Class A Jupiter. He is slated to start again for Jupiter on Thursday, Aug. 14, and is expected to throw 75-80 pitches.

News: Marlins SP Andrew Miller, on the DL with patella tendinitis in right knee, gave up one run on five hits in 3 2/3 innings in a rehab start Saturday for Class A Jupiter. He struck out four and walked none.

Analysis: Miller has outstanding long-term potential, but his Fantasy value down the stretch is a bit up in the air. Consider him a sleeper DL stashee in deeper leagues. Considering the number of innings he pitched, he looks like he'll come back as a starter and not a reliever

News: Marlins SP Andrew Miller (patella tendinitis in right knee) is scheduled to make a rehab start Saturday for Class A Jupiter. He allowed two runs in one inning in his first rehab start.

Analysis: Miller has outstanding long-term potential, but his Fantasy value down the stretch is a bit up in the air. Consider him a sleeper DL stashee in deeper leagues, but the fact he might return as a reliever makes him a lot less intriguing right now

Howie Rumberg, of The Associated Press, reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller (knee) is scheduled to make a rehab start Saturday, Aug. 9, with Single-A Jupiter.

News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: LHP Andrew Miller made his first rehab start Monday, allowing two runs and two hits in one inning in a Gulf Coast League game. He started the game, but after a rain delay he threw 30 more pitches in the bullpen. Miller is scheduled to make his next start Saturday for Class A Jupiter. Depending on how many starts he makes, he won't return to the Marlins until the third or fourth week in August. Manager Fredi Gonzalez didn't rule out the possibility of Miller returning to the team as a reliever.

Analysis: Miller has outstanding long-term potential, but his Fantasy value down the stretch is a bit up in the air. Consider him a sleeper DL stashee in deeper leagues, but the fact he might return as a reliever makes him a lot less intriguing right now

Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller (knee) threw an inning for the Marlins' Gulf Coast League team Monday, Aug. 4. His outing was interrupted by rain, so he threw 30 pitches in the bullpen.

News: Marlins SP Andrew Miller (patella tendinitis in right knee) began a rehab assignment with the Gulf Coast League Marlins Monday. He took the loss after allowing two hits, two runs and one walk in one inning.

Analysis: Miller was expected to pitch three innings Monday, so the fact he was pulled after one leads us to believe he might have suffered a setback. The Marlins have not yet said anything, but we will keep you alert to any further news. Consider Miller a DL stashee in deeper leagues right now and a potential sleeper down the stretch for the upstart Marlins

The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller (knee) is expected to pitch three innings in a Gulf Coast League game Monday, Aug. 4.

News: Marlins SP Andrew Miller (patella tendinitis in right knee) is expected to pitch three innings in a Gulf Coast League game Monday

Analysis: Consider Miller a DL stashee in deeper leagues right now and a potential sleeper down the stretch for the upstart Marlins, who have an offense that can make the young Miller a winner in the season's final weeks. Ignore him for Fantasy Week 19 (Aug. 4-10), however

Updating previous reports, Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller (knee) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Aug. 2, according to The Associated Press.

News: Marlins SP Andrew Miller, on the 15-day DL since July 18 with patella tendinitis in right knee, threw a bullpen session Saturday. He won't return until at least mid-August.

Analysis: Consider Miller a DL stashee in deeper leagues right now and a potential sleeper down the stretch for the upstart Marlins, who have an offense that can make the young Miller a winner in the season's final weeks

Miller, who has been on the 15-day disabled list since July 18, is scheduled to throw three innings for the Gulf Coast League Marlins on August 4. He has 80 strikeouts in 100 2/3 innings, so owners in deeper mixed formats who are starving for strikeouts should consider him upon his return.

News: The Sports Xchange reports Marlins RHP Andrew Miller (right knee tendinitis) threw batting practice in Jupiter, Fla., on Thursday and will next pitch in either a simulated game or a rookie-level Gulf Coast League game.

Analysis: Consider him a DL stashee in deeper leagues right now and a potential sleeper down the stretch for the upstart Marlins, who have an offense that can make the young Miller a winner in the season's final weeks

The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller (knee) is two to three weeks away from being healthy enough to return. He's scheduled to pitch in an extended spring training game Sunday, Aug. 3.