re: CHC 8/18: Cubs 9 Brewers 6 | Final | Cubs Sweep!!!

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According to Major League Rule 11(b)(1), a player who is optioned to the Minor Leagues cannot be recalled until 10 days after he reports to the farm club

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There are three exceptions to the general rule.

First, if a team, after optioning a player, places someone else on the disabled list or bereavement list before 10 days have elapsed, the team can (with the Commissioner's approval) bring the optioned player back before that 10-day waiting period expires.

Second, if the club to which the player is optioned has its season -- including any playoffs -- conclude before the 10 days elapse, the player can come back to the big leagues at that point.

Third, if the player is traded during the 10-day period, the team that acquires him may put him on its active big-league roster right away.

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