"As detailed by Jeff Passan and Don Van Natta Jr., the abrupt announcement was initially thought to be in connection with a federal probe into the union and alleged financial improprieties and nepotism. It soon emerged, however, that Clark had an allegedly inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who was hired by the union in 2023, during which time he was still executive director."
"Bad news for Minnesota: Star pitcher Pablo Lopez will miss the 2026 season with a UCL tear that will likely require Tommy John surgery. As reported by the Associated Press, Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll confirmed Lopez suffered a "significant tear," something feared after he ended a spring training throwing session Monday due to soreness in his throwing elbow. Lopez missed significant time last season due to injury, though he still posted a 2.74 ERA in his 14 starts."
Tony Clark resigned as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association Tuesday morning, stepping down hours before a scheduled meeting with the Cleveland Guardians. Initial speculation tied the abrupt exit to a federal probe into the union over alleged financial improprieties and nepotism. The inquiry revealed an allegedly inappropriate relationship between Clark and his sister-in-law, who joined the union in 2023, and player leaders viewed the disclosure as crossing a red line. Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez will miss the 2026 season with a UCL tear likely requiring Tommy John surgery and will miss the World Baseball Classic. Walker Buehler signed a minor-league deal with the San Diego Padres and called the situation strange.
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