Cleveland, OH— Cleveland Indians Owner and Chairman Paul Dolan’s statement following the announcement of John Sherman purchasing majority ownership of the Kansas City Royals:

“We’re very supportive of John and his group reaching an agreement to acquire ownership of his hometown Kansas City Royals” said Paul Dolan, Cleveland Indians Owner and Chairman. “His acquisition of the Royals is good for the game of baseball and I wish him the best. John has been a great partner of ours since 2016 and we are grateful for his contributions to our organization in his time with us. Moving forward, this transition will not alter our organization’s operational approach. We remain committed to our pursuit of winning the World Series while creating a compelling fan experience.”