The Cubs will start Matthew Boyd on three days’ rest in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Brewers.

The Chicago Cubs will start left-hander Matthew Boyd in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, using him on three days’ rest after he threw 58 pitches in a wild-card win. Manager Craig Counsell called the decision unusual but noted Boyd’s preparation and willingness. Boyd has a 4.70 ERA in three career short-rest starts and a 9.00 ERA in five career starts against the Brewers, though he has a 1.10 ERA in five postseason appearances. The Cubs’ rotation likely includes Shota Imanaga in Game 2 and Jameson Taillon in Game 3, while rookie Cade Horton is out due to a fractured rib.