For the 2021 season only, it is proposed that any starting pitcher that cannot pitch due to COVID-19 protocols (such as testing positive or being forced to quarantine) can be replaced according to the current injury replacement rules of Smokey Louis. The replacement SP must be on the current roster (MLB or DV) and would be placed in the #5 SP slot in the lineup. If a team has multiple SPs affected they can be replaced accordingly. This rule would not apply to non-COVID injuries.
UPDATE: Retroactive scoring not allowed. E.g., let's say the Bad News Bears had Trevor Bauer as their SP1 and he was scheduled to pitch on Friday but he tested positive for COVID on Tuesday, so the Bears decide on Wednesday to put John Means, who was on their bench, in the SP5 slot. Means has two starts for the week & already pitched a no hitter on Monday & was scheduled to pitch again on Sunday. The Bears could not count Monday's no hitter in their point totals because the game already was played, but could use the Sunday start.
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