What happened: The Dodgers have Snell lined up for NLDS Game 2 after setting their opening playoff rotation Saturday. He cast October as the month that can move a career from great to Hall of Fame level.

Why it matters: That puts added weight on his first assignment of the series, with Los Angeles using him near the front of its postseason plan. The comment also gives his next outing a clear legacy frame, tying one start to the broader way he measures October baseball.

What to watch: Watch for Snell's workload in Game 2 and whether Los Angeles keeps the rest of its NLDS rotation order intact behind him.