I think the bye is a detriment. I recall reading something after the Giants beat the Tigers in the 2012 World Series that since the start of the LCS in 1969, when the World Series competitors had a 2+ game difference in games played in the LCS, the team that had to play more games had a winning record.
I think a bye, particularly now, with a Best of 3 is detrimental. If you are going to do it, change the schedule. TV would throw a fit, but start the DS the day after the WC series ends. Flexing for it going 2 games or 3.
I think my 16 team playoff proposal helps, but I have an even more extreme option, that they would never accept