Mills (4-3) allowed five runs (one earned) across four innings to take the loss Monday against the Cardinals. He gave up five hits and two walks while striking out six.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs didn't do Mills any favors as they committed four errors, and the righty suffered the loss despite striking out six or more batters for just the third time all season. Mills has primarily worked in relief this year, as this was just his seventh start in 19 appearances. He has a 4.64 ERA across 52.1 innings and should continue to serve in a swing role, though for now he'll stick in the rotation with his next scheduled start coming Saturday against the Diamondbacks. The eventual return of Jake Arrieta (hamstring) could push Mills or Trevor Williams to the bullpen.

Mills (4-2) allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five across 5.2 innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Mills was handed a five-run lead within the first two innings and largely did well holding onto it. His big blemish was a two-run home run hit by Andrew McCutchen, with the only other extra-base hit he surrendered being a double off the bat of Bryce Harper. Wednesday's outing was Mills' fifth consecutive start, and he should have a chance to stick in the rotation given Jake Arrieta's (hamstring) stint on the injured list and poor performance to this point in the season. Mills has also pitched effectively as a member of the rotation, maintaining a 3.77 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 28.2 innings.

Mills (3-2) allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out nine in 5.2 innings, taking the loss Friday versus Cincinnati. He also hit a batter.

EDGE Analysis

Unfortunately for Mills, two of the four baserunners he allowed in Friday's contest came in Cincinnati's sixth-inning rally. Reliever Adam Morgan then allowed both inherited runners to score on a Joey Votto double that left Mills with the loss. The right-hander has logged a 4.85 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 35:15 K:BB across 42.2 innings this season. This was his fifth start in 17 appearances, but Mills may be headed back to the bullpen next week if Trevor Williams (abdomen) returns from his rehab assignment and rejoins the rotation.

Mills allowed two earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two across four innings in the loss to the Dodgers on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Mills surrendered a pair of runs in the first inning, but he was able to get through four frames with no further damage. The 29-year-old has bounced between the bullpen and the starting rotation depending on team needs. He's had somewhat of a mediocre season, carrying a 5.11 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP through 47 innings. In addition, he doesn't offer many punchouts, with just a 6.3 K/9.

Mills (3-1) allowed six hits and struck out three across five scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday versus Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Mills turned in an excellent start, as all six hits he allowed were singles. The right-hander has filled a versatile role in his 15 appearances (three starts) in 2021. He has a 5.18 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 24:12 K:BB across 33 innings. With a day off Wednesday, the Cubs may not need a fifth starter if Adbert Alzolay (finger) returns as expected. That could push Mills into a bulk relief role in the near term.

Mills will receive the starting nod in Sunday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Adbert Alzolay (finger) and Trevor Williams (abdomen) remain on the 10-day injured list, so Mills will pick up a second straight turn through the rotation after he took a loss against the Mets his last time out Tuesday, when he allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. Chicago plans to have Alzolay return to start Monday's game against Cleveland, so Mills could be shifted to the bullpen following Sunday's outing.

Mills (2-1) allowed three runs on five hits across 4.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Mets. He walked two and struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

Mills has primarily worked in relief for the Cubs this season, as this was just his second start in 14 appearances. The righty kept his team in the game through 57 pitches before getting the hook in the eventual 3-2 loss. His ERA sits at 6.11 after the outing, but with Adbert Alzolay (finger) and Trevor Williams (appendix) both currently on the injured list, Mills should stick in the rotation for the time being. He's currently slated to start again Sunday against the Marlins.

Mills will start Tuesday against the Mets, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mills was previously thought to be in line to pitch Sunday against St. Lous, but that wound up being a mix-up between manager David Ross and reporters. The right-hander will instead take the ball in Queens on Tuesday, where he'll be looking to pick up his first win since May 5. Jake Arrieta will stay on turn to start Monday's series opener.

Mills will not start Sunday against St. Louis as previously reported, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager David Ross reportedly got his days mixed up when he told reporters that Mills was Sunday's starter. It's possible he'll start Monday instead, with Zach Davies getting the ball Sunday.

Mills will start Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kohl Stewart was demoted after a rough start Friday, leaving a gap in the Cubs' rotation in the short term. Trevor Williams (abdomen) and Adbert Alzolay (finger) could return in the not-so-distant future, so this could be just a spot start for Mills. He threw six shutout innings with four strikeouts at Triple-A on June 2, so Mills could conceivably go deep enough to qualify for the win.