Major League Baseball announced today that the owners of the Major League Clubs have unanimously approved the new ownership group of the San Diego Padres, led by incoming Control Person José E. Feliciano and his wife and business partner, Kwanza Jones. The vote was conducted during a conference call. The approval remains contingent upon the closing of the transaction involving the controlling interest in the Club with the current owners of the Padres, which is expected in the weeks ahead.
Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued the following statement:
“On behalf of Major League Baseball, I thank John Seidler and the entire Seidler family for their stewardship of the San Diego Padres. Continuing the legacy established by the late Peter Seidler, the Padres reached the Postseason four times in the last six years, energized one of baseball’s most passionate fanbases, and strengthened the Club’s role as a cornerstone of the San Diego community. We appreciate the Seidler family’s longstanding commitment to our National Pastime and their many contributions to the game.
“It is my pleasure to welcome José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones as the new majority owners of the Padres following today’s vote. José and Kwanza understand the unique place the Padres hold in San Diego and the powerful bond between the Club and its fans. We look forward to their leadership of the Padres and to working with them to build on the Club’s strong foundation in a market that is so important to Major League Baseball.”