Manager John Schneider stated Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will assume a larger leadership role following Bo Bichette's departure. The team is also focused on adding strikeouts to the pitching staff with new acquisitions like Cody Ponce and Garrett Crochet.
Separately, MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark has resigned amid a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into alleged misappropriation of licensing funds. This development comes as the league and players enter negotiations for the next Collective Bargaining Agreement.