The Atlanta Braves tabbed right-hander Spencer Strider as the Game 1 starter for Saturday's NL Division Series clash with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Braves manager Brian Snitker said left-hander Max Fried will start Game 2 on Monday.
Strider is a National League Cy Young Award candidate after going 20-5 with a 3.86 ERA in 32 starts. He was the only 20-game winner in the majors this season.
"I think he's very much ready, especially he experienced it last year," Snitker said. "And it was a tough situation for him.