Across the Dodgers Spring Training camp, there seems to be a reoccurring theme. Almost every pitcher has been asked if they want to get at-bats in and what they think about having to hit in 2021. The results are almost unanimous in that they would much rather have a DH.
Unfortunately, that’s not in the plans for Major League Baseball in 2021. After a huge success utilizing the rule in a shortened season in 2020, Rob Manfred and the league pulled the plug on the change. Dodgers players and coaches have since voiced their displeasure in having to get back to their pitchers hitting.