Arizona Diamondbacks star Madison Bumgarner is one of the few pitchers who is a capable hitter, but he won't be able to show off that skill in 2020 with the universal designated hitter in place.
Speaking to reporters about the rule change, Bumgarner offered a matter-of-fact response to not being able to step in the batter's box this season.
"Obviously my thoughts don't really matter on that deal," he said. I do what I'm told. I'll sit there and pitch and that's it for now. I think that's obviously where everybody wants the game to go so it is what it is.