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Official Baseball Rule 5.10(g): How the Three-Batter Minimum and Between-Inning Carryover Rules Govern Bullpen Matchups

Grounded in Rule 5.10(g) of the 2026 Official Baseball Rules (pp. 67–68): how consecutive-batter minimums, intentional walks, pickoff inning endings, and carryover principles dictate pitching changes.

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Official Baseball Rule 5.10(g): How the Three-Batter Minimum and Between-Inning Carryover Rules Govern Bullpen Matchups

Grounded in Rule 5.10(g) of the 2026 Official Baseball Rules (pp. 67–68): how consecutive-batter minimums, intentional walks, pickoff inning endings, and carryover principles dictate pitching changes.

Official Baseball Rule 5.10(g) Bullpen Substitution Ledger
Verified minimum-batter and carryover provisions (2026 Official Baseball Rules, pp. 67–68)
Core Requirement (Rule 5.10(g)(1))Minimum 3 consecutive battersOr until offensive team is put out / incapacitating injury
Intentional Walk & Pickoff RulesIntentional walk counts as 1 batter facedPickoff does not count, unless it ends the half-inning
Two-Inning Carryover CommentRemoved after 1 or 2 batters due to 3rd outIf returned next inning, must face 2 or 1 more to reach 3
Blatant Removal Penalty (Principle 3)Pitcher & manager ejected if removed earlyNo-pitch intentional walks awarded for remaining batters
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