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Chavez will start Game 4 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Wednesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Huascar Ynoa was poised to start Wednesday's bullpen game for Atlanta, but he was a late scratch with shoulder inflammation. Chavez will instead open things up in Game 4, and he has yet to allow an earned run across 3.1 innings this postseason. The 38-year-old is unlikely to pitch much more than an inning before giving way to the likes of Drew Smyly or A.J. Minter, who are more likely to cover multiple frames.

Pivetta allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out three in five innings during Tuesday's loss to the Astros in Game 4 of the ALCS. He didn't factor into the decision.

Pivetta was effective in his first postseason start, with his only blemish coming via a solo home run in the top of the first inning. The right-hander threw 65 pitches (36 strikes) while allowing just four baserunners, but he was forced to settle for a no-decision since the Astros put together a late comeback. Across his first three playoff appearances, Pivetta has posted a 2.63 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 13.2 innings.

Graveman (1-0) allowed no hits and a walk while striking out two in two scoreless innings to earn the win over the Red Sox in Game 4 of the ALCS on Tuesday.

Graveman entered Tuesday's matchup in the seventh inning with the Astros trailing by a run, but he benefited from the team's comeback in the eighth and ninth innings and was rewarded with his first postseason win. The righty has made five relief appearances during the playoffs and has recorded a 1.50 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in six innings.

Pivetta has officially been named the starting pitcher for Game 4 of the ALCS on Tuesday against Houston, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

The Red Sox were waiting to see how Game 3 played out before confirming Pivetta as the team's starter for Tuesday, as they were also prepared to use him out of the bullpen if needed. However, Boston jumped out to an early 6-0 lead and never looked back. Eduardo Rodriguez came through in a big way by hurling six strong innings, clearing the way for Pivetta to take the mound in Game 4. His last appearance dates back to Game 3 of the ALDS on Oct. 10, earning the victory out of the bullpen.

Garcia recorded a 3.24 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 34 strikeouts across 33.1 innings of relief work this season.

Garcia added 1.2 scoreless innings in the NL Wild Card Game loss against the Dodgers, and he established himself as one of the top bullpen options for the Cardinals during the season. The 34-year-old has bounced around a bit during his MLB career but figures to get another shot in St. Louis next year, and he could end up on the fantasy radar if he starts seeing save chances.

Pivetta will start Game 4 of the ALCS against the Astros on Tuesday if he isn't needed out of the bullpen Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Every postseason game has at least a bit of an all-hands-on-deck element to it, so it's possible Pivetta will be used Monday, especially if the game goes to extra innings. With games scheduled on three consecutive days, however, the Red Sox would prefer to have the Canadian righty handle multiple innings at the start of Tuesday's contest. Pivetta has pitched well in his first taste of postseason action this year, allowing three runs in 8.2 innings while striking out 11 batters.

Hall (elbow) reported to Sarasota, Fla. on Monday to begin taking part in the Orioles' fall instructional league camp, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Hall made just seven starts for Double-A Bowie this past season before he was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left elbow in mid-June before being shut down for good six weeks later. The prized young lefty appears to be healthy again following the prolonged break, and his appearance in instructional ball will help him make up for some of the innings he lost due to injury in 2021. Expect Hall to report to Double-A or Triple-A Norfolk to begin the 2022 campaign.

Pressly allowed one run on a hit in one inning to earn the save in Friday's win over the Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALCS.

Pressly earned 26 saves during the regular season but didn't have any save chances during the ALDS against the White Sox. The right-hander has made four appearances since the start of the playoffs and has recorded a 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in four innings.

Stanek (2-0) tossed a perfect one-third of an inning to earn the win in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Red Sox on Friday.

Stanek was called upon to record the final out in the top of the seventh inning Friday, and he picked up his second win of the 2021 postseason. The righty has recorded a 0.75 WHIP in 2.2 scoreless innings across his four playoff starts this year.

Martin is listed on Atlanta's roster for the NLCS against the Dodgers.

Martin was unavailable for the NLDS against the Brewers, but he'll rejoin the bullpen against the Dodgers. The right-hander posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in seven innings across his final seven appearances of the regular season.