Spring 2026 News
Sec. 16 PITCHER REPLACEMENT RULE/TEMPORARY RUNNER:
A temporary runner must be used for a pitcher who is on base with two out, who wears visible outer protective equipment to pitch (ex: mask and leg pads) This is to permit the pitcher to don their protective equipment and not delay the game. This will not apply if the pitcher is only wearing a face or head protection, or the protective equipment is worn under the uniform. The following provisions apply:
1) It is not optional.
2) There must be two out.
3) If the pitcher is on base with less than two outs, the Temporary Runner must be used after the second out occurs.
4) The Temporary Runner can be anyone on the line-up card.
5) If the pitcher is the runner in the tie-breaker situation, they will be considered the same as if they had batted and would be replaced by a Temporary Runner with two out.
SPN page 41 : Rule 8, Sec. 14-16
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- Apr 14, 2026
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