Eric Kutsenda Appointed as Padres' Interim Control Person

Seidler family plans to retain ownership, with late chairman's stake transferred to a trust.

Eric Kutsenda, a longtime business partner of the late San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, has been appointed as the team’s interim control person by Major League Baseball.
The Seidler family intends to retain ownership of the Padres, with Seidler’s stake having been transferred to a trust.
Kutsenda and CEO Erik Greupner have been involved in San Diego’s search for a new manager, which was paused after Seidler’s death.
The Padres plan to publicly address their ownership situation next week.
Kutsenda and Greupner presented a plan to MLB to reduce the Padres’ debts and other expenses by the start of the 2024 season, and the franchise is expected to significantly lower payroll from its recent $255 million range.