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Sale allowed five runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two in one inning during Friday's win over the Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS. He didn't factor into the decision.

The Red Sox gave Sale two runs of support in the top of the first inning, but the team's lead was erased when the Rays totaled five runs in the bottom half of the frame. The left-hander has allowed at least two runs in each of his last four appearances but could make an appearance later in the ALDS given the brevity of Friday's start.

Houser (1-0) allowed one run on a hit and no walks while striking out one in two innings to earn the win against Atlanta in Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday.

Houser was the only Brewers pitcher to allow a run in Friday's contest, as he gave up a solo homer to Joc Pederson in the top of the eighth inning. However, he was still rewarded with the win in the low-scoring matchup to begin the NLDS. The 28-year-old started in 26 of his 28 regular-season appearances but has taken on a bullpen role early in the postseason.

Burnes allowed two hits and three walks while striking out six across six scoreless innings in Friday's win over Atlanta in Game 1 of the NLDS. He didn't factor into the decision.

Burnes had some trouble early in Friday's outing by walking the first two batters he faced, but he escaped unscathed and delivered a quality start to begin the NLDS. The right-hander was forced to settle for a no-decision in a pitching duel against Charlie Morton but tentatively lines up to start Game 5 of the series, if necessary.

Morton (0-1) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out nine in six innings to take the loss against the Brewers in Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday.

Morton was incredibly sharp in Friday's outing and held the Brewers scoreless across the first six frames. However, he hit Avisail Garcia with a pitch to begin the bottom of the seventh before giving up a home run to Rowdy Tellez. Although the right-hander was charged with an unlucky loss in Friday's pitching duel, he's a strong candidate to appear later in the series if needed.

Valdez allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out six in 4.1 innings during Friday's win over the White Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS. He didn't factor into the decision.

Valdez loaded the bases with one out in the first inning before allowing the first run of the game to come across, and he gave up three more runs in the fifth frame prior to his removal. The lefty threw just 69 pitches (43 strikes) in the outing but avoided the loss since the Astros put together a late comeback. The Astros now have a 2-0 lead in the ALDS, and Valdez's next start will likely come in the ALCS if the team advances.

Kershaw (forearm) said Friday that he recently received a PRP injection, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Kershaw has been ruled out for the playoffs due to a forearm injury but isn't dealing with any ligament damage. The southpaw is hoping he'll be able to avoid surgery during the offseason and said that he expects to be ready for the start of spring training in 2022.

Giolito allowed four runs on three hits and five walks while striking out four in 4.1 innings during Friday's loss to the Astros in Game 2 of the ALDS. He didn't factor into the decision.

Giolito finished the regular season on a high note with a 1.10 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 16.1 innings across his final three regular-season starts. However, he was unable to replicate that success Friday, as he threw just 52 of his 90 pitches for strikes. The right-hander's five walks matched his highest total of the season, and his next appearance depends on whether the White Sox can win three consecutive games to advance to the ALCS.

Farrell was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Farrell finished the campaign as a member of the big-league bullpen, but he's been removed from the 40-man roster heading into the offseason. The 30-year-old made 20 appearances for Minnesota this year and had a 4.74 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 25:13 K:BB over 24.2 innings.

Cueto was not included on the Giants' roster for the NLDS against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Cueto wasn't going to start games in the postseason, and having two days off during the NLDS reduces the need for bulk relievers. The righty finished the regular season with a 4.08 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 114.2 innings, including a scoreless, 5.2-inning start against the Dodgers on July 29, so it's still a bit surprising he's not on the roster.

Rodriguez (0-1) took the loss in Game 1 of the ALDS at Tampa Bay on Thursday after giving up two runs on two hits with two walks and one strikeout over 1.2 innings.

Rodriguez surrendered two runs in the opening frame and walked the leadoff man in the second, and he was removed after retiring the next two batters to avoid a second trip through the Rays' lineup. The left-hander threw only 24 of 41 pitches in the strike zone, though he still generated five swinging strikes in the short outing. Rodriguez lines up to pitch Game 5 on Wednesday should the series reach that point, though manager Alex Cora could also opt to go in a different direction after the five-out showing.