Masahiro Tanaka's postseason success makes him a natural choice to start Game 1 of the American League Championship Series for the New York Yankees.
Per USA Today's Bob Nightengale, Tanaka will take the mound Saturday against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.
Manager Aaron Boone announced James Paxton and Luis Severino will start Games 2 and 3, respectively, according to the New York Post's Joel Sherman.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.