Starting pitcher reentering the game to pitch??

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by celebur

In MLB, pitching is very specialised, so you don't see pitchers moving to another fielding position and then back again. But just because you don't see it doesn't mean that it isn't allowed.

So long as the former pitcher is still in the game (hasn't been subbed) and hasn't been ruled ineligible to pitch, there is no rule that says he can't return to pitch again. Therefore, he can.

Anybody remember in 1986 when Davey Johnson swapping Roger McDowell and Jesse Orosco between pitching and left field in a game against the Reds?