Stop me if you have heard this before, but the Dodgers for the moment don’t have plans to start Clayton Kershaw on short rest should their National League Division Series get to a Game 4.
The 2-2-1 format and schedule of the NLDS better allows for a pitcher throwing on three days rest, especially with the off day between Games 4 and 5 giving a chance for the Game 2 starter to pitch the series finale on regular, four days rest if needed. In the best-of-seven NLCS and World Series, with the 2-3-2 format, starting the Game 1 starter on three days rest still requires maneuvering the rest of the rotation, making it more palatable to use four, instead of three starters.