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Originally Posted by Pelican
OOTP lets you designate a RP as an “Opener”. I would do that, under the Pitching tab, set a pitch count, and then insert him in the rotation as the fifth guy. If you assign roles to the other guys in the bullpen, the AI should turn first to your long relievers, unless they are tired. I think there are some choices in the team strategy tab that would apply, as well.
But beware, the usual result of a bullpen game is a loss and a tired bullpen. Puts the burden on your #1 starter to go deep into the next game.
Forgive me, not a fan of “openers”, even in your dire circumstances.
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I too try to stay away from the whole opener/follower stuff, at least in the majors. I do allow it to happen in the minors if the Bench coach suggests it.
I ended up doing exactly what you suggested...I set a guy to be an opener and slotted him into the rotation. he actually faired well, but the followers did not, and I did not like not having that opener available as a MR for other games. I am currently leaving that spot in the rotation empty...to disasterous results. I think it is time to give up on the experiment and just shove someone into that rotation spot on a very short leash.