JOB SHARING
Cruz was in Seattle's starting lineup as a DH 146 times last summer, 136 times in 2017, and 107 times in 2016. If he approaches those numbers in 2019, it would mark a huge change for the Twins, who have not used a single DH in at least 80 games since 2010.
Twins' designated hitter starts, last 10 years
YearDHsPlayers used in 10+ gmsLeader (Gms)
2018115Logan Morrison (35)
2017105Robbie Grossman (61)
2016115ByungHo Park (36)
201575Miguel Sano (69)
201416Kennys Vargas (40)
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