The Cardinals are shifting their rotation so that Adam Wainwright will start twice before the All-Star break.

Mike Matheny discussed the move, which swaps Wainwright and Shelby Miller next week, with Wainwright because it will likely keep him from pitching in the All-Star Game.

"But he was adamant with the fact that he would love to have two starts and he knows what that does for our club," Matheny said.

"Not undermining or demeaning the value of being on the All-Star team or starting the All-Star Game, he was very clear that he wants to do what he can around here to help us win."