Francona Announces Rotation, Ryan Merritt Will Not Start a Game

Terry Francona has formulated his rotation for all six potential remaining games. What may come as a surprise is that there will be no planned "bullpen" days.

Terry Francona has formulated his rotation for all six potential remaining games.

What may come as a surprise is that there will be no planned "bullpen" days.

Here is the scheduled rotation if the series goes the distance.

Much of this depends on how well Bauer bounces back, but Game 2 on Wednesday night will answer that question mark.