The 2020 season began with Joe Maddon wanting to find a way to get David Fletcher playing time at various positions, and it ended with Fletcher proving to be an indispensable part of the franchise.
Fletcher filled in the first four games at third base when Anthony Rendon was dealing with an oblique injury, then filled in at shortstop when Andrelton Simmons sprained his ankle, and ended up at second base when Tommy La Stella was traded. Maddon found that playing time and then some, with Fletcher ending up third on the Angels in both games (49) and plate appearances (230).