The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), representing players on the 40-player roster for each MLB team, has announced Bruce Meyer as the interim executive director following Tony Clark’s unexpected resignation.

Clark stepped down after an internal investigation revealed an “inappropriate” relationship with his sister-in-law, who had been employed by the MLBPA since 2023. Additionally, both Clark and the MLBPA are facing federal investigations regarding potential financial impropriety involving OneTeam Partners, a licensing company associated with the MLBPA and NFL players union.

Meyer, who has served as the union’s lead negotiator since 2018 and was promoted to deputy executive director in 2022, expressed personal devastation over the recent events. He mentioned, “I think we’re all fairly devastated by things that have happened in the last 48, 72 hours. We were all personally upset, concerned about Tony.”

Reflecting on his new role, Meyer stated, “We don’t expect anything to change in terms of bargaining. Players have been preparing for what’s coming. At the end of the day, it’s the players who determine our priorities and bargaining.”

As the new interim head, Meyer is faced with significant challenges, particularly with ongoing negotiations expected to be contentious as the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is set to expire in December.

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