In a tumultuous day for the Major League Baseball Players' Association, union executives and players held emergency discussions following Clark's resignation. Bruce Meyer, the union's lead negotiator, was proposed as interim replacement, but faced opposition from at least three players during Tuesday's conference call, preventing a vote. Players are scheduled to reconvene Wednesday, with Meyer expected to meet Kansas City Royals players and address media afterward.
The union postponed spring training meetings with Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox. While Clark was cleared regarding financial matters, he still faces a federal investigation. The collective bargaining agreement is set to expire December 1, creating urgency for stable leadership.