Substitutions for Injured Players in Baseball: What You Need to Know

Question
hi my name is kristen and i wanted to know if a player is hurt and can't run if you can have a substitute for that batter?

Answer
Kristen,

If there is a player that can be legally substitued on the bench, then the answer is yes.  If the team no longer has any legal substitues left, then no.  If a runner must leave the game due to injury and there is no substitute available, then she is out.  If she is unable to re-enter due to her injury, the team must play short handed.