NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade
MLB owners approve sale of San Diego Padres to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones
Major League Baseball team owners have unanimously approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to an investor group led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones. This decision officially transfers ownership of the professional baseball franchise to the new partners.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The change in ownership determines the leadership and financial management of the San Diego Padres, a major professional sports organization.
Key Facts
- Major League Baseball team owners voted unanimously to approve the sale.
- The San Diego Padres are the franchise being sold.
- The investor group is led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.
Who's Mentioned
personJoey Buss“Minority partner”personRob Manfred“MLB Commissioner”personA.J. Preller“Padres General Manager”personKwanza Jones“Lead investor and incoming majority owner”personErik Greupner“Padres CEO”organizationSan Diego Padres“The professional baseball team being sold.”personJosé E. Feliciano“Lead investor and incoming majority owner”organizationClearlake Capital“Private equity firm co-founded by Feliciano”personPeter Seidler“Late former owner of the San Diego Padres”personJesse Buss“Minority partner”organizationMajor League Baseball“The governing body that approved the sale.”