You may have read the news that All-Star pitcher Jacob DeGrom was added to the injured list with a “stress reaction in his right scapula” today. While he will not likely miss the entire season, he will miss “significant playing time” meaning several months. 

DeGrom was a keeper for the manager Phil is my Friend, who upon hearing of the injury, asked The Commissioner’s Office for relief. 

After requesting and receiving input from multiple managers, speaking to the affected manager, and considering the current rules, I have come to the following decision: Manager Phil is my Friend may drop Jacob DeGrom as a keeper but may not replace him with another keeper. Manager Phil is my Friend does not have to pay DeGrom’s draft price. 

The ruling has created a new precedent in case something similar happens in the future.