Cole will start Game 1 of the World Series against the Nationals on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole had been behind Justin Verlander in the Astros' postseason rotation but will jump ahead of him due to Verlander pitching in the ALCS on Friday. Cole has allowed a single run in 22.2 innings of work this postseason, striking out 32 batters while walking eight.