"The field of potential buyers has been narrowed from five to four and that the process could be complete by April. Both Acee and Jeff Passan of ESPN report that the sale price is expected to exceed $3 billion. If the price does indeed go beyond $3 billion, that would easily set a new benchmark. The highest sale price for an MLB franchise to date is the $2.4 billion Steve Cohen plonked down to purchase the Mets in 2020."
"Joe Musgrove will start the season on the injured list. The righty is looking to get back on the mound after Tommy John surgery wiped out his 2025 season. It was reported three days ago that Musgrove was being brought along slowly in camp. Acee reported yesterday that Musgrove still hasn't thrown again in the past few days. He pitched three innings in an exhibition game on March 4th but didn't recover as hoped and has only thrown one bullpen session since then."
"The Padres say they are being cautious, with manager Craig Stammen referring to it as a holding pattern and a pause for Musgrove as they make sure he's ready to proceed to the next step. Waiting to kind of get over that hump, feel a little bit better before we start doing anything out on the field, but still in a good spot, still something we knew was going to happen, had to prepare for."
The Seidler family's sale of the San Diego Padres is progressing, with the buyer pool reduced from five to four candidates. The transaction is expected to conclude by April, with the sale price anticipated to exceed $3 billion, surpassing the previous MLB record of $2.4 billion set by Steve Cohen's 2020 Mets purchase. Meanwhile, the Padres face roster concerns as pitcher Joe Musgrove recovers from Tommy John surgery. Despite pitching three innings in an exhibition game on March 4th, Musgrove has not progressed as expected and has completed only one bullpen session since. Manager Craig Stammen describes the situation as a cautious holding pattern, prioritizing Musgrove's readiness before advancing his rehabilitation.
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