Major League Baseball Approves Sale of San Diego Padres to Feliciano and Jones
Major League Baseball has approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.
San Diego, CA, August 17, 2026 —
Major League Baseball (MLB) has officially approved the sale of the San Diego Padres, signaling a new ownership era for the Southern California-based franchise.
The league’s approval confirms the acquisition of the team by a group led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones. Specific financial details of the transaction were not immediately available.
Feliciano and Jones are set to take over ownership of the National League club. Further information regarding the transition of ownership and the future plans for the franchise was not provided at the time of approval.
The San Diego Padres compete in Major League Baseball’s National League West division. The team’s previous ownership group was not specified in the provided information.
This development marks a significant moment for the Padres organization and its fanbase, as the team transitions to new leadership under Feliciano and Jones.
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