I view Miz and Gasser as about the last 2 options that he will use in a close game in the playoffs.
We will see……but this is no time to see if Miz can “ get right” imo
My guess is they want to take away him having to face the top of the order an extra time……. Ashby is a much better matchup against Busch, Tucker etc.
When they have used an opener for him it’s been against left handed hitting heavy top of the order lineups……like the Phillies.