Lance McCullers will start Game 4 of the ALDS if necessary, Brian Taggart of MLB.com reports.

McCullers will start Game 4 of the ALDS if necessary, Brian Taggart of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

McCullers will face off against Royals Game 1 starter Yordano Ventura if the series extends to four games. In his first season in the majors, the 22-year-old was dynamic, posting a 3.22 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 129:43 K:BB in 125.2 innings with the Astros.