After contributing 21 points and 12 assists in his playoff debut, Cunningham focused more on scoring in his second playoff game, which led to him getting his first postseason victory. The 2021 No. 1 overall pick accounted for nearly one-third of his teams points and contributed to more with his playmaking. He didn’t match his 12 dimes from Saturday, but Cunningham took control to lead the franchise to their first playoff win since 2008. The series will head to Detroit for the next two games, with Game 3 coming on Thursday.

Polanco continues to sit regularly against left-handed pitchers due to an ongoing side issue that limits his ability to swing right-handed. His overall performance hasn’t been hurt at all this season as he’s batting .327/.372/.673 with 10 homers, 29 RBI and one steal through 31 games in his Seattle debut. He’ll open Tuesday’s contest on the bench with southpaw Max Fried toeing the rubber for New York. It’ll be Mitch Garver taking over at DH to open Tuesday’s contest at T-Mobile Park.

Pham is available off the bench after serving a league-issued one-game suspension during Monday’s series opener against the Mets.

Padres manager Mike Shildt told reporters late Monday that Darvish will make his first rehab start later this week. The 38-year-old former fantasy ace doesn’t figure to need too many tune-up outings before he’s ready to make his season debut. He’s been on the shelf since spring training recovering from elbow inflammation. It’s possible he’s ready to make his return to San Diego’s rotation by the end of the month.

Carter takes a seat with veteran southpaw Kyle Freeland toeing the rubber for Colorado on Tuesday night at Globe Life Field. The 22-year-old former top prospect is hitting .240 (6-for-25) with one homer and two steals in seven games since returning to the majors earlier this month. It’ll be Sam Haggerty getting a chance in center field for Tuesday’s contest.

Otañez returns to the Athletics’ high-leverage relief mix after missing the first six-plus weeks of the season with a shoulder impingement. The 27-year-old righty posted a solid 3.44 ERA across 36 relief appearances last year in his rookie campaign.

Alexander provides the Athletics with some extra long relief depth in the wake of veteran lefty T.J. McFarland hitting the injured list with a groin strain. The 32-year-old righty struggled in three relief outings earlier this year in the big leagues.