Knebel will serve as the opener in Game 1 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knebel was utilized as the opener in Game 5 of the NLDS against the Giants on Thursday, and he allowed a hit and no walks while striking out one in a scoreless first inning. Tony Gonsolin will likely be available to serve as a bulk reliever at some point in Saturday's contest.