According to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Braves will skip Mike Minor's next start. The move clears a rotation spot for Paul Maholm and will give Minor some needed rest before the stretch run. Minor was shelled for four earned runs in just 1 2/3 innings on Saturday against the Nationals.

Mike Minor was shelled for four earned runs in just 1 2/3 innings Saturday against the Nationals. Minor escaped with a no-decision because the game went deep into extra innings. He yielded four hits and four walks before being lifted at 67 pitches in the top of the second. The 25-year-old left-hander will look to bounce back next week against the Cardinals.

Mike Minor gave up four runs on six hits over seven innings in a win Sunday against the Marlins. He struck out six and walked one in earning his third straight victory. Minor pitched well outside of a shaky second inning in which he allowed three runs on four hits. The 25-year-old southpaw saw his streak of six straight quality starts snap, but he improved to 12-5 with a 2.87 ERA and 1.04 WHIP anyway. Minor ranks fourth in the NL in wins, ninth in ERA and fifth in WHIP.

Mike Minor continued his breakout season, shutting out the Rockies for seven innings in the Braves' 9-0 victory on Wednesday. Minor was flat-out dominant, allowing just two Rockies hits while walking none and striking out six. The lefty moved to 11-5 with the win and lowered his ERA and WHIP to 2.75 and 1.01, respectively. Minor also boasts a ridiculous 132/28 K/BB ratio in 144 innings. The 25-year-old will square off with the Nationals on Monday at Nationals Park.

Mike Minor spun seven innings of one-run ball Friday in a 4-1 win over the Cardinals. Minor held the Cardinals to just four hits while the only run scored via a solo homer by Yadier Molina in the second inning. The southpaw struck out five and walked one for his 10th victory. He'll carry a 2.89 ERA into a start against the Rockies at home next week.

Mike Minor allowed three runs -- two earned -- over eight innings in the Braves' loss to the White Sox on Sunday. Minor struck out eight, walked two and scattered five hits. Although he suffered a loss to drop to 9-5 with a 2.98 ERA, Minor's outing allowed Atlanta to save their bullpen for another day. Minor has surrendered more than four earned runs in a start just once this year and his strikeout rate is up.

Mike Minor allowed two runs over seven innings in the Braves' 5-2 win over the Reds on Saturday. Minor was terrific in the season's first half and his last start was no different. The left-hander allowed six hits and a walk in his seven innings, striking out seven. Minor also helped himself at the plate, smacking a two-run double. It was his first win since June 9, and Minor goes into the break with a 9-4 record and 3.02 ERA.

Mike Minor allowed four runs over six innings in a loss to the Marlins on Wednesday. Minor is now winless in his last four starts, averaging six innings and just under four runs in those starts. On Wednesday, he allowed six hits and three walks but struck out nine. Even with the slight skid, Minor is still 8-4 with a 3.15 ERA in 17 starts. He'll have his chance at revenge when the two teams meet again in Miami on Monday.

Mike Minor allowed three runs on nine hits in six innings in a no-decision against the Royals on Wednesday. Minor struggled early, giving up two runs in the first inning, before settling down to get through six innings. Despite not having gotten a win in three starts, Minor is still 8-3 with a 2.98 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 16 starts. He'll have a shot at picking up that ninth win when he squares off with the Marlins next Wednesday.

Mike Minor gave up four runs and three homers in six innings Thursday in a loss to the Mets. The Braves lost a Minor start for the first time since May 3, also against the Mets. We wouldn't be too concerned about the one homer-prone start. Since all three were solo shots, he managed to minimize the damage and keep the Braves in the game.