What It Means:

Manager Terry Francona will maintain Corey Kluber's usual schedule, as he starts Game 2 on Friday. As for Games 3 and 4, those will go to Carlos Carrasco and Josh Tomlin, the latter of which could change based on the circumstances.

Bauer will take the hill after posting a 17-9 record with a 3.88 FIP over 31 regular season starts. He ranks third on the Indians' staff with 2.72 nERD on the year.