Padres Introduce New Owners Feliciano and Jones

Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano were officially introduced as the new principal owners of the San Diego Padres during a news conference at Petco Park on Monday, August 24, 2026. The husband-and-wife team spoke after their record-setting purchase of the franchise was finalized, pledging to build on the team's recent success and honor the legacy of former owner Peter Seidler. The couple entered the auditorium to an upbeat song performed by Jones, setting an energetic tone for the event. Their introduction came approximately one week after Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale. The purchase price established an MLB record, with a total team valuation of $3.9 billion.