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Originally Posted by packs
Wouldn't a DH be already in the game too, though? I have no idea what the written rule is but I've never seen anyone who was announced in the starting line up enter the bullpen once the game began.
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It's different for the pitcher. The notion is he shouldn't be allowed to warm up during delays, I presume. Same rationale would not apply to anyone other than a pitcher already in the game.