What happened: Stephen Vogt took questions from reporters Wednesday while Cleveland waited on its division-series opponent. The club faces the survivor of the White Sox-Astros matchup in the ALDS.

Why it matters: The undecided foe compresses rotation order and roster decisions into the gap before the opener. Cleveland must prepare parallel plans until travel and matchups lock.

What to watch: Watch for the decisive wild-card result and the announced ALDS date and starter.