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Chicago Cubs: Ian Happ would welcome the DH to the NL

Ian Happ, Chicago Cubs (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

If MLB decides to roll with the designated hitter in the National League, there’s at least one Chicago Cubs player who would be a massive fan of the move

If baseball does return, there could be a significant change coming to the National League and, therefore, the Chicago Cubs.

Pending MLB negotiations have included a proposal for a universal designated hitter for not only a restarted 2020 season, but also 2021.

Cue the collective cringe from traditionalists who will undoubtedly voice their concerns about changing the fabric of the National League batting order.