Paul Maholm (wrist) threw six innings in a simulated game Monday. Maholm didn't have any issues with his wrist and is expected to require just one minor league rehab start before coming off the disabled list. The southpaw has been sidelined since July 21.

Paul Maholm (wrist) threw a bullpen session Tuesday. Maholm plans to throw one more time off a mound and then head out for a minor league rehab start. The left-hander has been out since July 21 with a wrist contusion. He's aiming to return around the middle of August.

Paul Maholm (wrist) hopes to throw a light bullpen session off the mound sometime this weekend. Maholm is eligible to return from the disabled list on Monday, but the earliest he'd return is August 10 against Miami. "We'll see how he throws this weekend on the side and see what he needs after that," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "My thinking is he may need (to throw) some BP or a sim(ulated) game, or maybe even a couple of innings in a rehab start before we run him back out there to face live major league hitters."

Braves placed LHP Paul Maholm on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 21, with a left wrist contusion. Maholm originally injured the wrist during his last start before the All-Star break, but he aggravated it on Saturday against the White Sox. No word yet on the timetable for his return, but Alex Wood will start in his place Thursday against the Mets.

Paul Maholm is returning to Atlanta to have his left wrist checked by a team specialist. Maholm originally injured the wrist during his last start before the break and aggravated it on Saturday. The Braves remain confident that he'll be ready for his next start on Thursday, but we'll have to see what the specialist says.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez doesn't believe Paul Maholm will land on the disabled list with his sprained left wrist. Gonzalez said Maholm originally injured his left wrist during his last start before the break. The left-hander is considered day-to-day. After taking a loss today, Maholm is now 9-9 with a 4.41 ERA for the season.

Paul Maholm left his start Saturday because of a sprained left wrist, according to the Braves. The Braves have Brandon Beachy just about ready to go if Maholm is going to need to be replaced for a couple of weeks. Alternatively, they could go to Alex Wood if they think Beachy needs another rehab start.

Paul Maholm was pulled from his start Saturday against the White Sox with an apparent wrist injury. A trainer was spotted working on his lower left arm. Maholm had allowed five earned runs in three innings of work. There should be an update on his status soon.

Paul Maholm surrendered four runs in 4 1/3 innings Wednesday in a loss to the Marlins. The previous time Maholm faced Miami this year, he gave up one hit in seven scoreless innings. Today, he gave up two runs before he even had an out and four total in the first inning. He was better from there, but the Braves never did mount a comeback.

Paul Maholm surrendered five runs (four earned) over six innings Friday in a loss to the Phillies. Maholm swapped spots with Tim Hudson to move up a day in the rotation, but he was starting on regular rest. The veteran southpaw allowed nine hits, including a pair of home runs. With a 3.81 ERA, Maholm continues to be a solid contributor in mixed leagues. He'll look to get back in the win column next week when he has a favorable matchup against the Marlins on the road.