Who will play in Game 2 of the playoffs?

But who the hell will line up in a potentially series-deciding Game 2 at Minute Maid Park (2:32 p.m., ABC) on Wednesday?

Manager AJ Hinch and the Tigers have had an opener-big man pitching strategy since August as the starting rotation was decimated by injuries, poor performance and the trade of Jack Flaherty at the deadline (in exchange for current playoff starting shortstop Trey Sweeney). .

Rookie right-hander Reese Olson could be the favorite to start for the Tigers as they try to secure a trip to Cleveland and the best-of-five ALDS that begins Saturday. Olson, 25, is 4-8 with a 3.53 ERA but has missed nearly two months with a shoulder strain. He returned on September 16 and has made three starts, pitching no more than four innings in each.