They only have to be in the organization, not necessarily the 40-man or the active roster. So this isn't being done with an eye for October, this is being done because they believe Tolle is their best option the rest of the way.
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The relevant portion is the third paragraph. If Tolle were added to the 40-man in September, or not at all, he could still replace a pitcher on the IL, of which the Red Sox have plenty. This story explains how it works and some past examples. www.baseballamerica.com/stories/21-y...
aug 29, 2025, 12:23 am • 2 0 • view
Ahhh, I had misunderstood that. Thought for some reason there'd have to be someone go on the IL right now but I realize now that makes no sense. Thanks for the clarification!
aug 29, 2025, 12:30 am • 2 0 • view
Makes sense. Thank you!
aug 29, 2025, 12:48 am • 0 0 • view
I think a player can replace someone on the IL with commissioner approval, but otherwise have to be on the 40-man before Sept.
aug 28, 2025, 11:28 pm • 1 0 • view
Good call, that seems to be mostly correct. It does appear that there's injury replacement rules and that requires being in org before Sept 1.
aug 28, 2025, 11:30 pm • 1 0 • view
Yeah, misread what you had already said, 100% right. My bad
aug 28, 2025, 11:32 pm • 1 0 • view
No worries... looks like we were googling it at the same time lol
aug 28, 2025, 11:33 pm • 1 0 • view