MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 12: Nelson Cruz #23 of the Minnesota Twins bats wearing #21 in honor of Roberto Clemente against the Minnesota Twins on September 12, 2020 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
The Los Angeles Dodgers enjoyed having the universal DH last season since their already-loaded lineup was even deeper with one extra bat. This became huge in the postseason when they were able to keep Austin Barnes’ defense behind the plate and use Will Smith in the lineup.
While initially just part of the shortened 2020 season, the universal DH has picked up a lot of steam and could be returning full-time.