Waldrep is doing well at AA, but the walks will likely be a problem at the MLB level. Still probably need to see if he can help.
Players are supposed to be on the roster before the rosters expand to be eligible for the postseason roster; however, they make exceptions for players. You’d have to think this would warrant an exception.
Admittedly, I have no idea and was hoping to not be called on it. Now I’ll double down though. Yea it’s right!
As of the 2021 MLB rules, Rule 41(a)(1) defines who is eligible for the postseason roster and mentions the Aug 31 deadline for postseason eligibility. However Rule 41(a)(3) talks about replacing injured players before a series. Here it is: Spoiler 41(a)(3) Replacements for Injured Players Before a Series. With the express consent of the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee prior to the start of a postseason series (including the Wild Card Game), a Club may name a player in its organization to a roster for such series in order to replace an injured Major League player. A Club will not be permitted to name such a replacement unless (A) the injured Major League player is eligible under Rule 41(a)(1); (B) the injured Major League player is unable to render service in such series because of a specific injury or ailment; (C) the injured Major League player’s Club has submitted written proof of what the player’s injury; and (D) the injured Major League player’s Club has requested permission from the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee to name such a replacement. If the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee grants permission to the injured Major League player’s Club to make such a replacement, the player named to the roster for the series (including the Wild Card Game) as a replacement must also be an eligible player pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1) or must (E) have been on a Minor League Active, Injured, Temporarily Inactive, Development, Suspended or Military List of such Major League Club as of Midnight Eastern Time on August 31, or on such date be designated for assignment or under control, but not yet reported, on assignment from another Major League organization; (F) have remained reserved to such Major League Club (at the Major or Minor League levels) through the time of replacement; and (G) be placed on the Club’s Major League Reserve List. So yes, Waldrep could replace someone like Soroka who was eligible for the postseason under 41(a)(1) but is eligible for replacement under 41(a)(3).
pvo they know he just needs a 15 day DL trip and they wanna see how waldrep looks today before they announce the corresponding move.
Toby, Teggs and I spoke privately and that is now the company line and the correct interpretation of the situation.
bryce in game 3 at philly sounds horrifying but at least we expect him back it really just comes down to if max is max
Bryce pitching in Philly with that lineup and crowd is my nightmare. We can’t afford a split at home like last year
i honestly think they’re exploring this as an option next year. maybe they’ll see what they have after a full off-season
What the fuck is the story with these mascot vs kids games?? They seem to be more frequent?? And why would the parents let their kids sign-up to just get trucked all game? It's hilarious content but I have no idea how it's permitted.