By the time Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom reached Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon, he had heard the news that Adam Wainwright, the St. Louis Cardinals’ ace, might be lost for the season. Wainwright injured his ankle and Achilles' tendon in an at-bat on Saturday night in Milwaukee. He was placed on the disabled list on Sunday, and tests performed on Monday would determine if he would miss the rest of the season.
Wainwright’s injury should rekindle much-needed discussion about bringing the designated hitter rule to the National League. While this is not a debate that keeps me up at night, it is one that is giving N.