Manager John Schneider indicated Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will take on a larger leadership role this season. The team also bolstered its pitching staff, adding Cody Ponce and Garrett Crochet to increase strikeouts, a strategy Kevin Gausman supports. Meanwhile, MLB and the Players Association face potential disruptions as Tony Clark resigns from the executive director role amid a Department of Justice investigation into alleged financial improprieties, threatening the upcoming CBA negotiations.
Blue Jays Spring Training Notes: Vlad, Pitching, and MLBPA News
The Toronto Blue Jays open spring training with high expectations following Bo Bichette's departure, while the MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigns amid an investigation.