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Originally Posted by Manny A
That's what I would rule. The purpose for 3-3-8 is to replace an injured runner. But there's nothing in the rule that says it cannot be used when a player is restricted to the bench, has to leave the park for a recital, etc etc. Put the previous player in the batting order not on base, and play on.
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Even though that is not the intent of the rule, literal reading just says "unable", not why.