Wells and Kwan Respond to Tony Clark’s MLBPA Resignation

The Major League Baseball Players Association has appointed Bruce Meyer as its new executive director following Tony Clark’s unexpected resignation. Meyer cautioned that a lockout is likely when the current collective bargaining agreement expires on December 1, 2026, amid perceptions that owners may leverage Clark’s departure in negotiations. Players, including Yankees catcher Austin Wells, maintain their strength and readiness to negotiate, expressing a desire to avoid a lockout. Meanwhile, Cleveland’s Steven Kwan emphasized the union’s collective resolve, asserting it is defined by its members rather than any single individual.

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