Start him. You're not really concerned with his results, what's most important given what you've invested in him is maxing his development. IMO that means getting the most innings when he's 100%. You'll probably have to move him around in the rotation for a little extra rest. The problem with using him as a reliever is that if he gets into a few games in a row he will then need a few in a row off. That's been my experience, anyway.