I guess, to me, 3 days or 1 start isn't really replace worthy. This is all just end of year craziness and i guess i just accept it. And I had actually checked rules on it a few weeks ago and was curious. The rules say extended period and I guess you could debate how long that is.
I'm not really one for debating rules so not sure why I'm even posting. Just sorta seems like big can of worms. Especially to say applies to batters but not pitchers. I think at this point, you sort of let play out. Actually, in truth, I can understand carp, but Cabrera's MRI is after season and he still listed as day to day.
ii. There is an exception made after MLB expands rosters after September 1. At this time, if an owner can provide verifiable proof that an un-DLed player is out due to injury for an extended time, said player may be placed on the owner's DL.