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Clearlake co-founder Feliciano nears record $3.9bn MLB deal for San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres are set to change hands in the most expensive franchise sale in Major League Baseball history.

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Andreea Melinti
Aug 05, 2026
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Clearlake Capital Group co-founder Jose E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones have secured initial approval from the MLB owners’ management council for a $3.9bn acquisition, according to a report by Bloomberg.

The transaction now moves to the wider MLB ownership for a full vote later this year.

The price sets a new benchmark for the sport, eclipsing the…

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