New MLBPA Chief Bruce Meyer Insists He's Not a Scott Boras Puppet

Meyer vows to fight for all players, not just Boras' clients, in next CBA negotiations

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Bruce Meyer, the new chief of the MLB Players Association, held a 30-minute interview where he addressed concerns that he provides preferential treatment to agent Scott Boras and his clients. Meyer insisted that Boras has no more influence over the union than any other agent, and that he is committed to fighting for the best deal possible for all players, not just the game's highest-paid stars.

Why it matters

Meyer's appointment comes at a critical time, with the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire in less than 10 months. The union is expected to resist MLB's push for a salary cap, which Meyer says "doesn't help players at any level." As the new face of the union, Meyer will need to navigate fractured relationships among agents and players while preparing for high-stakes negotiations.

The details

Meyer, 64, was unanimously voted by the union's executive subcommittee and player representatives to succeed Tony Clark as the MLBPA's executive director. He was appointed just 48 hours after Clark was forced to resign following an internal investigation. While Meyer says he feels for Clark, he is honored to take on the role and is committed to protecting and advancing players' rights. Meyer was previously the lead negotiator for the union, and his duties will now expand as he takes on many of Clark's responsibilities.

  • Meyer was appointed as the new MLBPA chief on February 18, 2026.
  • The current CBA is set to expire on December 1, 2026, with a lockout expected to begin on that date.

The players

Bruce Meyer

The new chief of the MLB Players Association, who was unanimously voted in to succeed Tony Clark. Meyer has represented players in sports unions for nearly 40 years and is dedicated to protecting and advancing players' rights.

Tony Clark

The former MLBPA executive director who was forced to resign after an internal investigation discovered an inappropriate relationship with a union employee.

Scott Boras

A prominent MLB agent who represents a large number of players. Some have accused Meyer of providing preferential treatment to Boras and his clients, which Meyer strongly denies.

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What they’re saying

“Scott is an agent. He represents a lot of players. He has no more influence over the running of the union than any other agent. And the continuous suggestions to the contrary − which I believe are mostly originated by the league − are really just an attempt at divisiveness.”

— Bruce Meyer, MLBPA Chief (Yahoo Sports)

“You're never going to have everybody agreeing with everyone. It just doesn't happen. … You're never going to get everybody on the same page, but you try and do the most you can.”

— Bruce Meyer, MLBPA Chief (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

Meyer plans to meet with the remaining 27 MLB teams over the next three weeks to develop relationships with players and agents, which was a strength of his predecessor, Tony Clark.

The takeaway

As the new face of the MLBPA, Bruce Meyer faces the challenge of uniting players and agents while preparing for high-stakes CBA negotiations with MLB. His insistence on fighting against a salary cap system and protecting the arbitration process suggests he will be a tough negotiator, but he must also work to heal fractured relationships within the union.