Overview
- The family said it will evaluate strategic options for the franchise that could include selling part or all of the team after months of consideration.
- The club hired BDT & MSD Partners to oversee a disciplined process, and further public comment is not expected until it concludes.
- Team officials say baseball operations will proceed for 2026 as usual, with reporting indicating payroll is expected to track near 2025 levels.
- Peter Seidler’s widow, Sheel, has an active lawsuit challenging control of the trust, though MLB approved John Seidler as control person in February.
- Reports peg the franchise valuation around $1.8–$1.95 billion, with roughly $300 million in debt and owner paybacks, and note a minority holder with about a 10% stake is seeking to sell.