“Since Peter’s passing, Eric Kutsenda has served as our interim control person. Peter’s youngest brother Matt, as trustee of Peter’s trust, is pleased to announce that John Seidler, Peter’s oldest sibling, an accomplished entrepreneur and business executive, will be the Padres’ next control person, pending approval by Major League Baseball.

John Seidler, an entrepreneur and business executive, has been named the next control person of the San Diego Padres, pending approval by Major League Baseball, after the death of his brother Peter Seidler,

John Seidler, Peter’s eldest brother, is taking over as the franchise’s control person. John, 65, has been a member of the ownership group since 2012 and is set to try and carry out Peter’s vision of bringing a World Series title to San Diego.

Thirteen months after the death of late owner Peter Seidler, the San Diego Padres have settled on a full-time replacement. Seidler’s older brother, John Seidler, will run the organization, the team said Saturday.

Peter Seidler’s eldest brother is reportedly taking Eric Kutsenda’s spot as control person once approved by Major League Baseball

John Seidler, brother of former Padres owner Peter Seidler, is set to take over as the club's control person. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.