Pitcher substitution question

[livitup]

I started warming up a reliever, but the starting pitcher made it out of the inning before the reliever is ready. However right after my team started batting the reliever became ready. I'd like to move him to the lineup so he'll quit throwing in the bullpen, but when I try to swap the reliever for the starter I get "Cannot replace the pitcher yet". The pitcher spot is not up to bat.

If I don't do anything the reliever keeps throwing in the bullpen and he'll be tired by the time my team takes the field again. If I sit him down, then he's cold again when my team is up. How do I manage relievers in this situation? Should I be warming him again when my team has 2 outs?

[slugga27]

He won’t tire while your team is hitting.


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[Curve Ball Dave]

Originally Posted by slugga27

He won’t tire while your team is hitting.

Right. Relievers are used to hurrying up and waiting. If they're loose they'll just toss the ball a few times to the bullpen catcher, maybe a pitch or two at full speed mixed in, grab a sip to drink, and otherwise stand there and watch the game. They don't keep throwing continuously throughout the inning.

[livitup]

Oh, well awesome then. Thanks! I thought I ran across this once, but I must have had him warming earlier so he got tired before the defensive half of the inning. Appreciate the quick answers!