I would be more inclined to keep him in the rotation even on a short leash and use Rodon or ReyLo out of the pen. IMO Those two probably don't factor into the future rotation and need to adjust to new roles anyway.
There are multiple off days between the WC round and LDS. Sox will be able to line up their rotation for the ALDS. Only one off day between ALDS & ALCS hurts them if they can't close out in 3 or 4.
If Stiever stays in the rotation and ReyLo gets a start in the Cincinnati and Cubs series it lines up for Gio & DK to open the Wild Card round on regular rest.
Houston finishing 2nd in a shitty division and being seeded higher that two teams with better records is kinda dumb. Nothing we can do about it now though. Sox have to beat who ever they draw.
Sox are now .500 against Minnesota after looking bad in the first two series. Sox will split this series at worst. No reason to fear this Twins team any more!
AL Central lead up to 3 games.