40 man roster question

uofostinks@yahoo.com · 04-20-2012, 11:38 PM

Hi guys...I am new to ootp this year..I am hoping someone can fill me in on the 40 man roster rules. My question concerns online leagues. If I want to add a player to the 40 man, do I have to waive someone to make room? or can I just demote him to the minors?
any input would be appreciated...thanks

snepp · 04-21-2012, 12:34 AM

There are two ways to do it, but both require the player clearing waivers if you want to keep them.

Waive them first, see if they clear waivers, then remove them from the 40 (need to demote them to the minors if they're on the major league roster).

or

Waive and designate them for assignment at the same time. This immediately frees up the 40-man spot, then you wait to see if they clear. When/if they clear, then you demote them to the minor league level of choice.

uofostinks@yahoo.com · 04-21-2012, 01:12 AM

thanks very much for your explanation. I need all the help I can get!

04-20-2012, 11:38 PM	#1
uofostinks@yahoo.com Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 15	40 man roster question Hi guys...I am new to ootp this year..I am hoping someone can fill me in on the 40 man roster rules. My question concerns online leagues. If I want to add a player to the 40 man, do I have to waive someone to make room? or can I just demote him to the minors? any input would be appreciated...thanks

04-21-2012, 01:12 AM	#3
uofostinks@yahoo.com Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 15	thank you! thanks very much for your explanation. I need all the help I can get!

04-21-2012, 12:34 AM	#2
snepp All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,799	There are two ways to do it, but both require the player clearing waivers if you want to keep them. Waive them first, see if they clear waivers, then remove them from the 40 (need to demote them to the minors if they're on the major league roster). or Waive and designate them for assignment at the same time. This immediately frees up the 40-man spot, then you wait to see if they clear. When/if they clear, then you demote them to the minor league level of choice.