Two things happened in the MLB playoffs that the Cincinnati Reds have expressed interest in replicating, shorter outings by the starters and longer outings by the relievers. For the latter to work, the former must not be a focus. The starters need to be treated as traditional starters for the new age bullpen to work over the course of a 162-game season.
Pulling starters early happened because both managers knew that hey had a seven game series with a need to win four games. That meant Corey Kluber had to start three of seven games to give the Indians a chance.