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Morton pitched 3.1 innings and didn't factor in the decision during the Game 4 victory over the Brewers in the NLDS on Tuesday. He gave up two runs on four hits with five strikeouts and one walk.

The right-hander was never likely to pitch deep in Tuesday's contest while on short rest, and he was pulled during the fourth inning after giving up one run on two hits and a walk. Jesse Chavez then entered in relief and allowed another of Morton's baserunners to score. Max Fried figures to start Game 1 of the NLCS on Saturday, while Ian Anderson and Morton (on regular rest) will be in the mix to pitch Sunday in Game 2.

McCullers was removed from Game 4 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Tuesday with right forearm discomfort, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. He didn't factor in the decision and allowed one run on five hits with five strikeouts and three walks over four innings.

McCullers was pulled at 73 pitches after four frames due to the injury, so he didn't qualify for the victory as Houston punched its ticket to the ALCS. The severity of the injury remains unclear, leaving the right-hander's status up in the air for his next turn through the rotation, which could line up for Game 3 at Boston on Monday.

Burnes will not be available in relief Tuesday for Game 4 of the NLDS against Atlanta, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

While Atlanta and the Dodgers are turning to Charlie Morton and Walker Buehler, respectively, on short rest, Milwaukee will opt to save Burnes for a potential Game 5 at home Thursday. The Brewers reportedly evaluated Burnes to see if he was ready to go for Game 4, but manager Craig Counsell said his ace was not ready to go on short rest.

Buehler will start Game 4 of the NLDS on Tuesday against the Giants on short rest, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN reports.

The Dodgers face a must-win game Tuesday with the Giants up 2-1 in the series. Tony Gonsolin is expected to pitch in relief, especially if Buehler is unable to provide his normal length on short rest.

Lauer will start Game 4 of the NLDS on Tuesday against Atlanta.

This will be Lauer's postseason debut. He gave up five runs in five innings against the Dodgers on Oct. 1 -- his last appearance -- but he logged a 1.15 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 32:8 K:BB in 31.1 innings over his five starts prior to that final outing. With this being a must-win game for Milwaukee, manager Craig Counsell will likely turn to his bullpen at the first sign of trouble, and Lauer almost certainly won't face any hitters more than twice.

Morton is starting Tuesday's Game 4 of the NLDS against the Brewers on short rest.

Atlanta is going for the kill in what could be a pivotal Game 4, as the Brewers are saving Corbin Burnes for a potential Game 5 in Milwaukee. Huascar Ynoa could piggyback Morton if he can't log a full starter's workload.

Houser (1-1) gave up three runs on three hits and one walk in one inning Monday in Game 3 of the NLDS against Atlanta. He took the loss and did not record a strikeout.

The only three runs of the entire game came off Houser in the fifth inning. Starter Freddy Peralta was pulled early with the Brewers threatening in the top of the fifth and in need of a pinch hitter, but that scoring threat was dashed and the downgrade to Houser turned out to be devastating. It seems highly unlikely that he will be called upon again in a high-leverage situation this series, as he has now given up four runs in three innings in what has been a very low-scoring series.

Whitlock (1-0) logged two perfect innings Monday, taking the win in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Rays.

Whitlock got the final six outs to close out Tampa Bay. He has emerged as one of Boston's most valuable pitchers this season, and his importance is only amplified in October. It will be interesting to see whether he can wrangle the closing duties next season or if he will remain in a fireman role.

Rodriguez gave up two earned runs on three hits and zero walks while striking out six in five innings Monday against the Rays in Game 4 of the ALDS.

While Rodriguez did not factor in the decision, he pitched well enough for Boston to close out the Rays and advance to the ALCS. Boston will face the winner of the series between the Astros and White Sox. Rodriguez could start multiple games in that series.

McClanahan gave up five earned runs on five hits and one walk while recording just two outs Monday in Game 4 of the ALDS against Boston.

He did not record a strikeout and was pitching in relief on three days of rest. The Rays were eliminated by the Red Sox, and McClanahan was charged with five of the six runs Boston scored.