Stretch Rules are in Effect

[Ed Justice]

to all:

stretch run rules are in effect as of 9/1:

11  Stretch Run Roster
Beginning September 1st, the role of a team's Reserve List changes to that of a "bench".  
1  Autowaivers are not applicable during this period. Players on the Reserve List may remain so for the completion of the season.
2  Players on the Active Roster may be Reserved without cause or reason provided a Reserve List player that is on the Active Roster of the applicable League is Activated, at no charge.
3  Free Agents can be claimed and added to the Active List or to the Reserve List, in two situations:
3.1  When Reserving a player who has been removed from the Active Roster of the applicable MLB League, a Free Agent can be claimed without a Charge.
3.2  When Releasing a player who has not been removed from the Active Roster of the applicable MLB League, a Free Agent can be claimed as a Charge.