miscellaneous rules

[RKBUmp]

The rule says except in case of injury to the pitcher or catcher. If injured they do not have to face the first batter.

[chapmaja]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

The rule says except in case of injury to the pitcher or catcher. If injured they do not have to face the first batter.

I understand that, but what becomes an issue is the player who initially was the CR is now a substitute in that position. Does that player (who now occupies the pitching position) have to face a batter, or can she be substituted for.

This is where the location of the rule seems to come into play. I would say because this rule is under the CR rule, she can be substituted for. Otherwise, if this rule was under the lineup section, I might have a different opinion.