Austin Wells, the Yankees’ player representative, held a meeting to emphasize the strength of the MLB Players Association following Tony Clark’s unexpected resignation amid an internal investigation into his inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law. Wells reassured teammates that confidence in the executive subcommittee remains high as they navigate this critical moment before impending labor negotiations. While a replacement for Clark has not yet been decided, further discussions among player reps are expected. Wells described Clark’s resignation as surprising but expressed optimism about the union’s direction.
