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Major League Baseball approves Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano as new San Diego Padres owners
Major League Baseball has unanimously approved the transfer of the San Diego Padres ownership from the Seidler family to Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano. The change in ownership does not affect the team's current executive leadership.
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The change in ownership marks a transition in the management of a major professional sports franchise in San Diego, though day-to-day operations remain under existing leadership.
Key Facts
- Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the San Diego Padres.
- Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano are the new owners of the team.
- The Seidler family is the former owner of the team.
- CEO Erik Greupner will continue to manage daily operations.
- President A.J. Preller will continue to manage daily operations.
Who's Mentioned
organizationSan Diego Padres“The professional baseball team changing ownership.”personJohn Seidler“Brother of Peter Seidler and former chairman”organizationMajor League Baseball“The governing body that approved the ownership transfer.”personErik Greupner“Chief Executive Officer of the San Diego Padres”personRobert D. Manfred, Jr.“Commissioner of Major League Baseball”personPeter Seidler“Late former owner and chairman of the San Diego Padres”personSeidler family“Former owners of the San Diego Padres.”personJosé E. Feliciano“New majority owner and designated Control Person of the San Diego Padres”personKwanza Jones“New majority owner of the San Diego Padres”personA.J. Preller“President of Baseball Operations and General Manager”personSheel Seidler“Widow of Peter Seidler”