There are many concerns being expressed by not just the union but major league officials about how Brodie Van Wagenen can avoid conflicts as he unwinds his ties to his clients from Creative Artist Agency (CAA), now that he is the Mets GM.
One area both the union and MLB agree Van Wagenen must be barred is from participating in arbitrations involving former clients Jacob deGrom, who is entering his third year of arbitration eligibility, and Noah Syndergaard, who is in his second. Van Wagenen would be familiar with the cases that would be made in an arbitration hearing and what might be a settlement point.