Although negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA are moving at a glacial pace, the two sides were able to agree that the designated hitter will be universal in both the American and National League.
This is not at all surprising and was always going to happen. The next time baseball is played, whenever that might be, pitchers will no longer hit. Let us take a moment of silence for #PitchersWhoRake.
What does this mean for our beloved Pittsburgh Pirates? Who can fill the role of DH on this team?
Luckily, the question has already been answered.