Paul Maholm (wrist) will return to the Braves' starting rotation on Thursday against the Cardinals.

Maholm allowed just one run over 5 2/3 innings Saturday in a rehab outing at Low-A Rome. The Braves will either have to move a starter to the bullpen or commit to a six-man rotation. Look for a decision on that front soon.

Paul Maholm (wrist) said he feels ready to return to the Braves after his rehab start on Saturday.

Maholm made his first and possibly last rehab start with Low-A Rome on Saturday, allowing one run in 5 2/3 innings. He threw 83 pitches and said he's ready to go. "I'm going to talk to them and see what they want me to do, what role they want me back in," Maholm said. The Braves still haven't indicated when Maholm will be back or what role he'll fill upon returning.

Paul Maholm (wrist) is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start Saturday with Low-A Rome.

Maholm is expected to cover about six innings and throw around 90 pitches. He tossed a six-inning simulated game on Monday and reported no issues with his wrist. The hope is that he'll be ready after just one rehab start.

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.

Paul Maholm allowed just two runs over seven innings but the Braves fell to the Mets on Tuesday.

Maholm was simply out-dueled by Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler, who was making his major league debut. The veteran lefty struck out seven New York batters and did not issue a walk, but he fell to 7-6. Maholm will get the Brewers in Milwaukee next time out.

Paul Maholm held the Nationals to three runs -- two earned -- over six frames in Sunday's 6-3 win.

The left-hander permitted just five hits, didn't walk anyone and struck out four. Maholm has been prone to the occasional blowup start this season, including the previous time out against the Blue Jays. He's been good way more often than not, though, and will take a 3.68 ERA and 1.24 WHIP into Los Angels next weekend.

Paul Maholm yielded five runs in six innings Tuesday in a no-decision against the Blue Jays.

Maholm gave up four runs in the bottom of the first inning, but settled down from there and kept the Braves in the ballgame. All told, he allowed 10 hits and one walk while fanning three. He'll carry a 3.74 ERA into a safer matchup against the Nationals this weekend.

Paul Maholm allowed just an unearned run over 7 1/3 innings in defeating the Twins on Wednesday.

Unfortunately, Maholm's two bad starts this year were really bad, because he's given up just nine earned runs in the other eight. This is the fourth time he's gone without allowing a single earned run. Overall, he's 6-4 with a 3.38 ERA.

Paul Maholm allowed four runs (two earned) in six innings Friday in a win over the Dodgers.

Maholm was in line for the loss before Justin Upton launched a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning. The southpaw gave up eight hits (including a home run) and a walk while notching three strikeouts. While Maholm hasn't been able to match his early dominance, he still makes for a useful mixed in mixed fantasy leagues.

Paul Maholm was shelled for six earned runs over 4 1/3 innings Saturday in a loss to the Giants.

He yielded eight total hits -- including a first-inning solo homer to Pablo Sanodval -- while also issuing three walks. Maholm was almost unhittable through his first three starts of the 2013 regular season, but he has begun to regress in recent weeks. The 30-year-old right-hander is still a decent option in mixed fantasy leagues.

Paul Maholm took a tough loss on Wednesday, allowing just two runs over eight innings against the Nationals.

After getting roughed up in his last outing, it was good to see the southpaw rebound with a strong showing. Unfortunately his counterpart, Jordan Zimmermann, was a little bit better, so Maholm didn't earn a win for his efforts. A two-run homer by Ian Desmond was the only blemish against Maholm on the night. He'll try to get back in the win column Monday against the Reds.