SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Major League Baseball Players Association has voted to increase the contract of executive director Tony Clark through 2027.
The 50-year-old Clark — who had a 15-year big league profession, mostly with the Tigers and Diamondbacks — helped broker the players’ current labor cope with MLB. After several contentious months of negotiations, the MLBPA and MLB agreed to the brand new deal in March, which saved a full 162-game season.
The MLBPA confirmed Clark’s extension on Tuesday.
The five-year extension means Clark is in position to steer the players through their next deal, too. The present contract is ready to run out after the 2026 season.
Clark has had a busy previous couple of years, helping guide the players through the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season. He also helped the union add 1000’s of more players after the minor leagues voted to hitch the MLBPA earlier this 12 months.
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The Athletic first reported the news of Clark’s extension.
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