One of the more noteworthy changes that came to Major League Baseball this past season was the implementation of a universal designated hitter. The new rule was beneficial in that it created more jobs and theoretically helped prevent pitcher injuries.
However, there were some downsides to the universal DH as well. A lot of the strategy that is typically involved in National League games was taken away due to a decrease in pinch-hit opportunities and double switches.
While it is believed the universal DH will return this season, there are rumblings that it could be tweaked in order to add a strategy element back into games.