Garza (7-8) was dreadful in his return from the disabled list, lasting only three innings while giving up six runs on eight hits with a walk and three strikeouts against the Cubs.

It was Garza's first appearance in a month after dealing with a nagging oblique injury. The right-hander is having a fine year, sporting a 3.87 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 107:44 K:BB ratio. Garza will try to get back on track Monday versus the Marlins.

Garza (oblique) was activated from the 15-day DL on Monday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

The Brewers went ahead and activated Garza a few days early, with 15 additional roster spots opening up overnight. Sidelined since early August with an oblique strain, Garza was cleared to oppose the Cubs' Kyle Hendricks on Wednesday after completing a simulated game over the weekend.

Garza (oblique) will rejoin the Brewers' rotation Wednesday against the Cubs, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

A strong showing in a bullpen session Tuesday convinced the Brewers that Garza would not need a rehab start, and they instead opted for a simulated game Friday. With Garza completing the outing without incident, the training staff has given him the green light to toe the rubber Wednesday opposite Kyle Hendricks. Jimmy Nelson will work out of the bullpen upon his return to the club.

Garza (oblique) made it through his simulated game Friday without incident, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

The Brewers have not announced their plans for the rotation with Garza's upcoming activation, but the most likely candidate to be replaced appears to be Jimmy Nelson, who would likely move into the bullpen and provide a much needed power arm.

Garza (oblique) will not need a rehab assignment, and will instead pitch a simulated game Friday and join the rotation at a date that has yet to be determined, MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports.

It's possible that the Brewers are still trying to decide internally which starter will get bumped from the rotation to make way for Garza. Assuming that either Mike Fiers or Jimmy Nelson will be the one to move out of the rotation, Garza could join the rotation either Thursday or Saturday of next week.

Pitching coach Rick Kranitz described Garza's bullpen session as "superb," but the team won't announce Garza's next step until Wednesday, MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports.

It would be understandable for Garza to make a rehab start with one of the Brewers' minor league affiliates before returning to the Brewers' rotation, but there's also a chance he could bypass a rehab assignment and go straight back into the big league rotation. We will know more Wednesday.

Garza (oblique) had an extremely positive bullpen session Sunday and figures to ramp up the intensity of his throws in his next session, tentatively slated for Tuesday, Andrew Gruman of FOXSportsWisconsin.com reports.

Garza was able to throw all his pitches without feeling any pain with his oblique. If he's able to throw at close to full strength in his next bullpen session, Garza could head out to a minor league affiliate for one rehab start before he's activated from the DL.

Garza (oblique) is slated to throw a bullpen session Sunday, Andrew Gruman of FOX Sports Wisconsin reports.

The Brewers have mapped out a plan to get Garza back in the rotation in early September, with Sunday's bullpen the first major step toward achieving that goal. The window for Garza to get into minor league games is closing fast, but manager Ron Roenicke said the right-hander will likely get in a short rehab assignment before returning to the big club.

The Brewers have mapped out a plan to get Garza (oblique) back in the rotation during the first week of September, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Garza just receive clearance to resume throwing last weekend and it sounds like the Brewers will be cautious in advancing him through his program. Mike Fiers has performed extremely well in Garza's stead to this point, affording the team the flexibility to take it slow with Garza.

Garza (oblique) played catch for a second straight day Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

It's expected that the team will map out a plan for getting Garza back on the mound Sunday. Most likely, he'll miss another 10 days or so, even in the best-case scenario, which will continue to afford Mike Fiers a start every fifth day.

Garza (oblique) played catch for about five minutes Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

The Brewers kept Garza shut down for over a week after he was diagnosed with an oblique strain, but he was able to start back up with some light throwing Friday. It may not sounds like much, but it represents a positive first step in his recovery, though Garza may still be hard-pressed to return before the end of the month.

Garza (oblique) is progressing but remains without a set date to resume throwing, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

The Brewers have said that they will keep Garza shut down until he's completely pain-free, putting a return before the end of August in question. Mike Fiers pitched very well in Garza's stead Saturday and will continue to occupy his spot in the rotation for the foreseeable future. How Fiers fares in his next couple turns may dictate how aggressive the Brewers are in advancing Garza through his rehab.

Garza (oblique) will miss more than the minimum 15 days required by his DL stint, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Manager Ron Roenicke confirmed Sunday that the oblique injury will cost Garza more than two weeks, and while a specific timetable for his return remains uncertain, Roenicke said Garza is not going to be allowed to resume throwing until he's completely pain-free. Mike Fiers will continue to start in Garza's place, after holding the Dodgers to just one run on three hits over eight innings Saturday.

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said that Garza (oblique) may need more than the 15-day minimum to recover, the Associated Press reports.

Thus far, Garza has been unable to throw, instead being limited to exercises. Mike Fiers, who pitched well in Garza's place Saturday, will remain in the rotation for the foreseeable future while Garza is on the mend, and the timetable may also hinge on whether he requires a minor league rehab start prior to activation.

Garza (oblique) has been placed on the 15-day DL retroactive to August 4, Andrew Gruman of Fox Sports Wisconsin reports.

Dealing with a left oblique strain, Garza will be shut down for the next two weeks. He said after Sunday's game, when the injury occurred, that it was not as severe as the one he suffered in 2013, but the Brewers will closely monitor his status down the stretch. To fill his spot on the roster, Rob Wooten will come up from Triple-A Nashville.

Garza (oblique) said after Sunday's game that his oblique strain does not seem as bad as the one he suffered in 2013, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Garza missed the first seven weeks of the 2013 season, and while he doesn't sound particularly optimistic about the recent injury, he at least said that it isn't as bad as the previous one. He was excellent Sunday afternoon, holding the Cardinals to one hit over six shutout innings before the injury forced him out. He hasn't been ruled out for his next start, but a DL stint may be coming.

Garza will be examined by doctors to determine the severity of his left oblique strain, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Oblique injuries have notoriously volatile timetables for pitchers, so Garza could be looking at a wide range of both positive and negative outcomes. The Brewers aren't yet ruling him out from making his next scheduled start, set for Saturday vs. the Dodgers.

Garza was removed from Sunday's start against the Cardinals after six innings due to a tweaked oblique muscle, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Garza was in the midst of his most dominant outing of the season prior to his removal, allowing just one hit in six shutout innings, using only 71 pitches. Unfortunately, the bullpen was unable to finish off the job for Garza, resulting in a no-decision for the right-hander in the 3-2 loss. Garza seemed content to take the hill for the seventh inning before the training staff intervened, likely as a precaution. At the moment, he doesn't appear in danger of missing his next start.

Garza will move up to start Sunday against the Cardinals, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Garza was penciled in to start next Tuesday's opener against San Francisco, but he'll be forced to move up with Kyle Lohse filling in for Jimmy Nelson (blister) on Saturday. With Thursday's off day, Garza will still be afforded regular rest.

Matt Garza held the Rays to one run on five hits over seven innings but settled for a no-decision Tuesday.

Garza has now allowed two runs over his last 15 innings after allowing five while recording just one out against the Nationals on July 19. Unfortunately Alex Cobb matched him frame for frame, depriving Garza of his eighth win. The right-hander walked two while striking out two in the outing. Garza will carry a 3.74 ERA into his next start, Tuesday against the Giants.