Another key SF Giants pitcher is nearing a return after beginning a rehab assignment

San Francisco Giants v Atlanta Braves | Kevin C. Cox/GettyImagesErik Miller is nearing a return from an elbow sprain. However, he is not the only SF Giants pitcher who could be returning soon. On Sunday, Landen Roupp began a rehab assignment with the Sacramento River Cats, per the team's transaction log.

Another key SF Giants pitcher is nearing a return after beginning a rehab assignment

Roupp has been on the injured list since the end of July with elbow inflammation. The good news is the Giants did not believe it was serious.

Shayna Rubin of The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Roupp was scheduled to throw 50 pitches in his rehab assignment, and he did exactly that. He allowed two earned…