Before each round, we like to identify one plausible X-factor from each series that could swing the outcome. What is an "X-factor"? Why, dear reader, it's a conveniently vague term that allows us to write about darn near any angle that we want to without having to provide additional justification.

Without Chris Sale, the Atlanta Braves must adjust their rotation for the club's Wild Card clash with the San Diego Padres.

Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the upcoming series between Atlanta and San Diego. Hear the full conversation on the “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,