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Is is possible to claim a player off waivers and in the process of doing so temporarily be below the minimum roster requirements at a particular position?

More specifically, if I have two catchers on my roster (the required minimum), claim an outfielder on waivers and drop one of the catchers to effectuate the claim, will the waiver claim be processed? Under this scenario, my roster would temporarily be below the minimum number of catchers. Of course, I would add a catcher to the roster before the season starts so my roster will meet all requirements when the seasons starts.

Any help would be appreciated.

You won't be able to do it. You always need 2 catchers on the roster at all times.