Mahle gave up three runs on four hits and two walks over seven innings during Wednesday's win over the Cardinals. He had three strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was unable to replicate the 11 strikeouts from he previous start, but he held St. Louis in check besides a pair of solo homers from Brad Miller and Yadier Molina. Mahle lines up to face the Cubs next week with a 3.90 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 35:12 K:BB across 30 innings.

Mahle (1-1) allowed two runs on two hits -- both home runs -- over 6.2 innings in a win over the Cubs on Friday. He struck out 11 and walked two.

EDGE Analysis

After allowing solo homers to Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber in the first inning, Mahle was dominant the rest of the way, touching 97 mph with his fastball and flashing a nasty splitter. In total, Mahle racked up 20 called strikes and 19 swinging strikes on 106 pitches. The right-hander has bounced between the rotation and bullpen early on this season, but it's difficult to see him moving back to relief anytime soon with the way he's pitching (3.91 ERA, 32:10 K:BB), especially considering the Reds have a couple doubleheaders in the next week. A home matchup against the Cardinals is next on the docket.

Mahle is scheduled to start Friday against the Cubs, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mahle has made four appearances for the Reds this season, compiling a 4.41 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB across 16.1 innings during those outings. With Mahle set to start Friday's series opener, Trevor Bauer will get the ball for one of the team's two games Saturday.

Mahle (0-1) allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five to take the loss Sunday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Mahle surrendered the majority of the damage against him on a two-run home run by Harrison Bader in the second inning. He was solid otherwise, generating 11 swinging strikes on 71 total pitches and holding the Cardinals to only one additional extra-base hit. Mahle last pitched on Aug. 12 prior to this appearance, which limited the length he was able to work. He's had an inconsistent role with the club this point, but should be in line to draw another start for the team's doubleheader Saturday against the Cubs.

Mahle will pick up another start Sunday in St. Louis, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Reds playing a doubleheader on Wednesday, the Reds had a need for a sixth starter. Mahle last pitched on August 12, essentially missing a turn by the time he pitches again on Sunday, so he might not be able to pitch much more than three-to-four innings.

Mahle gave up three runs on two hits and three walks while striking out six over 3.1 innings out of the bullpen in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Wade Miley (groin) got the start in his return from the IL, but Miley only threw 44 pitches and Mark Sheldon of MLB.com suggests the lefty may be hurt again. Mahle was making a case to remain a starter with his performance during Miley's absence, and his return to the bullpen could be short lived whether Miley is indeed injured or not. Mahle now has a 3.38 ERA and 16:6 K:BB, with only one home run allowed in 13.1 innings.

Mahle is available out of the bullpen Sunday since Wade Miley (groin) will rejoin the starting rotation this week, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old was impressive in his two fill-in starts with a 1.80 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB over 10 innings, but he'll rejoin the bullpen with the rotation getting back to full strength. Mahle's strong showing should keep him as the top option for any spot starts if the Reds suffer any more injuries to the rotation, and he could also be a piggyback option if Miley is unable to work deep in his first start off the injured list Wednesday.

Mahle allowed one hit and two walks over six scoreless innings in a no-decision against Cleveland on Tuesday. He struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

Mahle was matched up against Shane Bieber and certainly played up to the level of competition, lowering his ERA to 1.80 through two starts this season. He had to watch as the bullpen gave up the lead, but Mahle is pitching well (10:3 K:BB, zero home runs), well enough to where he may force the team to reconsider Wade Miley's role upon Miley's eventual return from a groin injury. As things tentatively line up, Mahle appears slated for a favorable two-step next week (vs. KC, vs. PIT).

Mahle is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday versus Cleveland, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mahle initially lined up for a two-start week, but with Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder) due back from the injured list this weekend and with Thursday's game against the Cubs being rained out, the Reds have elected to push Mahle to the back of their pitching schedule. While he'll miss out on a more favorable matchup in Detroit on Sunday and instead draw a tougher assignment at home, Mahle will at least maintain his spot in the rotation after Wade Miley (groin) moved to the IL.

Mahle is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Tigers, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Wade Miley (groin) landing on the injured list, Mahle will stick in the big-league rotation for at least one more turn. The right-hander held his own during a start against the Cubs earlier in the week, allowing two earned runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four batters in four innings.