The Cardinals are giving Shelby Miller extra rest over the All-Star break in an attempt to limit his innings with an eye on September and beyond.

Miller will have 13 days before his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Phillies. Miller is 9-6 with a 2.92 ERA in 104 2/3 innings this season.

"If you look at it, it's pretty smart," Miller said. "I don't know innings-wise, but the most I've thrown hasn't been a ton in my career. I'm over 100 (innings) now and I'm trying to get to 180 or so this year, not including whatever we do in the postseason, so I think it's just more precautionary and a smart play."