Lineup Rules: What Happens When a Player Isn't on the Roster?
Question
QUESTION: If a player is playing in the game but is not on the lineup is this game a forfiet
ANSWER: No it is not.
Tom
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QUESTION: But they never bat,just play defense and not on the lineup still is not a forfeit
Answer
Nope, not a forfeit. It sounds like this is just a Flex player that wasn't listed on the line up card. At worst you have a situation where this player made a play and recorded an out. The rules address what needs to be done in this situation. It is definitely not a forfeit.
Tom
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