FLEX AND DP

[Dakota]

Originally posted by Stat-Man
If the DP plays defense for the FLEX, why does the FLEX have to burn a reentry if they come back on defense?

For the simple reason that when the FLEX is not playing defense, the FLEX has left the game. (The lineup goes from 10 to 9). Since the FLEX has left the game, coming back into the game is a reentry.

Same thing on the other end if the FLEX bats for the DP. Since the DP is no longer playing offense, the DP has left the game. (The lineup goes from 10 to 9.) So, the DP returning to the game in this situation is a reentry.