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Last updated: March 31, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

MLB Labor & Roster Moves

The MLB Players Association is aggressively building its financial reserves ahead of the December 1 Collective Bargaining Agreement expiration, reporting total assets now surpassing $519 million across securities and cash holdings, an increase from earlier reports indicating a $415 million war chest. This significant accumulation signals player preparedness for a potential extended work stoppage or lockout. Amidst front office changes, the New York Mets announced the hiring of six-time All-Star J.D. Martinez to serve as a special assistant in baseball operations. On the injury front, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed that right fielder Seiya Suzuki is nearing a return following the knee ailment he sustained during the World Baseball Classic.