In a sense, late-inning defensive replacements are a form of complex platooning.

He made several appearances as a late-inning defensive replacement, which was fine with Golson.

He finally entered a game last night, against the Reds, but only as a late-inning defensive replacement at shortstop.

But Green argued he needed late-inning defensive replacements in the infield and not the outfield.

He was mostly used as a late-inning defensive replacement and batted .175 in 97 at-bats.

On July 29, 2010, Thames made his first career appearance at third base (minor leagues included) as a late-inning replacement.

Valentin was penciled in as a late-inning replacement.

He still played some games as a pinch hitter and as a late-inning defensive replacement.

That meant Curtis would be available as a pinch-hitter, a pinch-runner or a late-inning defensive replacement.

He was recalled by the Tigers in September 1972 and got into six games as a pinch runner and late-inning defensive replacement at first base.