Instituting the designated hitter rule in the National League, as is proposed in MLB’s latest plan to play the 2020 regular season, could have a radical effect on games. American League teams would have an advantage in interleague matchups since they were already planning on playing with a DH long before the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on the sports calendar (among practically every other aspect of life). Some National League teams are in a strong position to benefit from roster depth while others will struggle to field nine competent hitters.
Here are the best options for each NL team’s DH(s).