All you need to know is snit has no clue how to manage the workload of position players, and pitcher load management almost certainly is dictated by the FO.
Winning the division vs getting a WC is massive. Win division, face the 3rd seed or 6th seed, plus get a bye. Be the WC, probably 4th seed, most likely face SD who have nasty pitching and might get Soto. Lucky enough to win that? Play a series with arguably the best team in the sport in the Dodgers. Somehow win that? Face the Mets on the road.