Sep 6, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (11) pitches during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Clay Buchholz will be the starter for Game Three of the ALDS as the Red Sox continue to form their playoff pitching staff and rotation.

The Boston Red Sox continue to show faith in Clay Buchholz. On Tuesday, the right-handed pitcher revealed that he will start Game Three of the American League Division Series when the playoff series returns to Fenway Park.

Buchholz – who has struggled early in the season – bounced back later in the season, teasing fans once again of the type of pitcher he can be. The turnaround really contributed to the Red Sox playoff push down the stretch. In his last seven starts, Buchholz posted a 2.63 ERA and pitched one of his best games in his last start against the New York Yankees.

The Red Sox didn’t win the game due to a walkoff grand slam, but he put the team in position to win and clinch the American League East crown, something they did anyway despite the loss.

In looking back at the season, Buchholz said he is happy that the season took the path it did and look forwards to delivering in the post season.

“I’m glad this year happed the way it did,” said Buccholz via The Providence Journal. “There’s been a lot of ifs and buts, but I still found a way to stick around. I think this postseason run will be fun.”

Drew Pomeranz: Left out of the postseason starting rotation, left-handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz will still be on the ALDS roster. According to Red Sox manager John Farrell, Pomeranz will pitch out of the bullpen. With that decision, left-handed reliever Robby Scott was sent to the team’s spring training facility.

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Pomeranz pitched well out of the bullpen in Sunday’s loss vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. He has pitched a total of 1 1/3 scoreless innings striking out two. He could be a quick go-to guy if Buchholz or Eduardo Rodriguez should struggle early on in their starts.

A message from Tom Brady: With David Ortiz making his last post-season run, another New England sports legend is trying to convince the clutch DH to give it another shot. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wished Big Papi look via his Facebook page on Tuesday.

He wrote:

“Best of luck in your final playoffs, Papi! I’ve loved watching you play over the years — no one is better than you when the pressure is on. Hope everyone can join me in sending David Ortiz out the right way by supporting the David Ortiz Children’s Fund here: http://bit.ly/farewellpapi PS – It’s not too late to change your mind, Papi!! Let’s talk…. HA”

The Red Sox-Indians series opens in Cleveland on Thursday night at 8pm. Keep it locked here at Chowder and Champions for more schedule details for the ALDS series.