Left-hander Tucker Davidson, who has made just five career appearances and was the roster replacement for injured pitcher Charlie Morton, will start Game 5 for the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night.
The Braves have a 3-1 edge in the series against the Houston Astros and are looking to clinch it with a win at home Sunday night.
The 25-year-old Davidson had a 3.60 ERA in four big league starts this season, all in May and June, after making his debut in the majors in 2020. He was 2-2 with a 1.17 ERA in four starts at Triple-A Gwinnett, making his last appearance on Oct. 3. He missed much of the season with left forearm inflammation.
Davidson has not appeared in any major league postseason games.
Morton suffered a broken fibula after he was struck on the lower right leg by a comebacker in the second inning of Atlanta’s 6-2 win in Game 1 on Tuesday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.