The surprise resignation of MLB Players Association boss Tony Clark occurred after an internal investigation uncovered an "inappropriate" relationship with his sister-in-law, who had been hired by the union in 2023, according to an ESPN report.

MLBPA executive director Tony Clark is resigning from his position following the findings of an investigation.

The Cubs outfielder is not the only one who is reacting to the surprise resignation of Tony Clark. However, he has a good mindset moving forward on how to deal with this.

Word spread throughout major league clubhouses Tuesday that Tony Clark, the executive director of the MLB Players’ Association since 2013, was preparing to resign. MORE: Who will replace Tony Clark as MLBPA executive director?

Marcus Semien found out that Tony Clark plans to resign from his post as the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association the same way the rest of the world found out: A

Clark’s abrupt exit as MLBPA Executive Director could threaten the sport’s momentum amid salary cap battles, payroll disparities, and even a potential lockout.