The phrase "healthy scratch" is used in sports, particularly in ice hockey. It means when a player is not injured or unwell, but is still not chosen to play in a game by the coach. Full definition
You see healthy scratches, guys getting pulled at random times, setting off panic tweet storms. (sbnation.com)
The Giants were trying to keep Richburg by depleting his FA market value with healthy scratches. (sbnation.com)
Anyone else like the fact that McLeod, Anderson, Bertschey (and others) are healthy scratches who are at the Rock experiencing this playoff intensity and the fireworks? (sbnation.com)