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Gonsolin said he's scheduled to pitch in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Giants on Tuesday, though he's not certain whether he'll start or come out of the bullpen, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Manager Dave Roberts doesn't want to commit on a starter ahead of Monday's Game 3, though it appears it will be Gonsolin handling the bulk of the innings Tuesday, regardless of whether he starts or follows an opener. Clayton Kershaw (forearm) won't make a postseason return, so Gonsolin lines up as the Dodgers' No. 4 starter behind Walker Buehler, Julio Urias and Max Scherzer for the duration of the playoff run.

Gausman (0-1) took the loss to the Dodgers on Saturday in Game 2 of the NLDS, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out seven over 5.1 innings.

The 2021 NL Cy Young candidate wasn't quite at his best; Gausman allowed an RBI single to the opposing starting pitcher, Julio Urias, in the second inning. He allowed two of the first three batters he faced in the sixth inning to reach and both would ultimately come around to score after Gausman exited the game. Gausman has experience pitching in relief, but the Giants will likely want to reserve their ace for Game 5, or Game 1 of the NLCS.

Urias (1-0) allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings to earn the win over the Giants in Game 2 of the NLDS on Saturday.

After a 20-win regular season, Urias got right back in the win column in his first start of the 2021 postseason, outdueling Kevin Gausman in San Francisco to even the series at 1-1. The lefty got through his five innings on a tidy 72 pitches (seven swinging strikes). He could start a potential Game 5 on full rest Thursday or perhaps he could pitch out of the bullpen in Tuesday's Game 4 if the Dodgers need him.

Woodruff (0-1) took the loss Saturday in Game 2 of the NLDS versus Atlanta. He pitched six innings, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk.

The 28-year-old was able to hold the Atlanta batters to just three runs, with the final blow being a solo home run off the bat of Austin Riley in the sixth inning. Woodruff was able to throw 62 of his 91 pitches for strikes and register a quality start, but Atlanta starter Max Fried outdueled him with six scoreless innings. The right-handed Woodruff is currently not expected to start again this best-of-five series, though that could change depending on how everything plays out.

Fried (1-0) tossed six scoreless innings, allowing three hits while striking out nine in a win over the Brewers in Game 2 of the NLDS on Saturday.

The left-hander was extremely effective in this one, scattering two singles and a double over six scoreless innings. The nine strikeouts represent his highest total since Sept. 1 and he has registered a quality start in seven consecutive outings. Fried has gotten hot at the right time, posting a 1.34 ERA and 0.70 WHIP since the beginning of September.

Webb (1-0) allowed five hits and no walks while striking out 10 in 7.2 scoreless innings to earn the win against the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday.

Webb gave up four runs in seven innings during his final start of the regular season, but he bounced back in his first career postseason start Friday and was rewarded with the win. The right-hander needed just 92 pitches across his 7.2 innings, and he'll be a strong candidate to start Game 5 of the NLDS, if necessary.

Buehler (0-1) allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five in 6.1 innings to take the loss against the Giants in Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday.

Buehler gave up a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning Friday but held the Giants scoreless across the next five frames. However, he didn't get any run support from the Dodgers and was forced to take the Game 1 loss. The right-hander has lasted at least five innings in each of his last three appearances and has allowed four runs in 18.1 innings during that time.

Houser (1-0) allowed one run on a hit and no walks while striking out one in two innings to earn the win against Atlanta in Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday.

Houser was the only Brewers pitcher to allow a run in Friday's contest, as he gave up a solo homer to Joc Pederson in the top of the eighth inning. However, he was still rewarded with the win in the low-scoring matchup to begin the NLDS. The 28-year-old started in 26 of his 28 regular-season appearances but has taken on a bullpen role early in the postseason.

Burnes allowed two hits and three walks while striking out six across six scoreless innings in Friday's win over Atlanta in Game 1 of the NLDS. He didn't factor into the decision.

Burnes had some trouble early in Friday's outing by walking the first two batters he faced, but he escaped unscathed and delivered a quality start to begin the NLDS. The right-hander was forced to settle for a no-decision in a pitching duel against Charlie Morton but tentatively lines up to start Game 5 of the series, if necessary.

Morton (0-1) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out nine in six innings to take the loss against the Brewers in Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday.

Morton was incredibly sharp in Friday's outing and held the Brewers scoreless across the first six frames. However, he hit Avisail Garcia with a pitch to begin the bottom of the seventh before giving up a home run to Rowdy Tellez. Although the right-hander was charged with an unlucky loss in Friday's pitching duel, he's a strong candidate to appear later in the series if needed.