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Here's what helps me keep this rule straight: Remember the job description of each player.
DP: Her job is to play offense. Doesn't mean she can never play defense, but her job is to play offense. If she's not playing offense, she's not doing her job and she's out of the game. She can play defense for anybody she wants. It does not count as a substitution unless she plays defense for the FLEX. Why? Well ....
FLEX: Her job is to play defense. If she's not doing her job, she's out of the game. If she runs for the DP ... no troubles, because she's still playing defense. If she hits for the DP ... same deal.
In each case, if the DP or the FLEX is out of the game, they have a re-entry remaining if they haven't already re-entered the game.
Remember: the FLEX and the DP are locked into the same place in the batting order. The only place the FLEX could play offense is in the DP's spot in the lineup.
Hope this helps.
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