Read an article on espn+ that talks about the end of the "opener" and how MLB is considering rules to extend the use of starters, including reducing the number of pitchers a team can carry on their roster. This potential rule was also floated:
"The designated hitter rule -- generally expected to extend to the National League next year -- could be tied to the use of starting pitchers. Each team would start a DH in every game, but would lose the DH with the removal of the starting pitcher. This would incentivize managers to keep the starting pitcher in the game as long as possible. (And yes, would help all batters, because starting pitchers -- working deeper into games, out of necessity -- would be more vulnerable late.)"
This seems like a bad idea. Yes I want shorter games. But if your starter is struggling and you pull him, you also lose a bat in your lineup? Comebacks are fun and that just makes it harder.
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