Though still unclear whether the designated hitter will be a part of the National League in 2021, if I were a member of the Marlins front office or even, for that matter, manager Don Mattingly, I would be praying for that to happen.
The potential for the DH to stay in the senior circuit—instead of the pitcher hitting in the final spot—would help the Fish a lot during next season. One, too, could argue on behalf of it aiding in the rebuilding process.
The questions here are why and how?
For one, playing DH-less won’t allot Mattingly the versatility he had in 2020.