If a starting pitcher is unable to pitch due to an injury, what is allowed regarding his participation in the game?

When a starting pitcher is unable to continue due to an injury, the rules allow the player to participate in the game by playing another position. This provision ensures that the team does not lose the player entirely and can still utilize their skills in a different capacity.

This also aligns with the overall spirit of the game, which aims to maintain fairness and competitiveness while providing some flexibility regarding player participation.

Meanwhile, the options that suggest he cannot return to the game as a pitcher or that he must face a batter first do not reflect the realities of player safety and injury management. Allowing a player to play another position helps mitigate the impact of losing a starting pitcher while adhering to the rules that govern injured players' participation.