Padres sold for MLB‑record $3.9 billion to José E. Feliciano
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 15:23 UTC
- Sources: CBS Sports
The Los Angeles Padres have been sold to businessman José E. Feliciano for a reported $3.9 billion, setting a new MLB record for franchise valuation. The sale does not affect on‑field operations, but the new owner has expressed ambitions of winning a World Series. The transaction marks the most expensive team sale in baseball history.
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