Padres Draft Strategy Under New Ownership | San Diego Padres News

New Padres ownership, led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, is already deeply invested in the team’s draft strategy—attending sessions and buzzing over picks—showing they’re serious about continuing the Padres’ proven high school talent pipeline. With the $3.9B sale still pending, fans are anxious, but the incoming owners share Preller’s confidence in the scouting group’s ability to unearth hidden gems. After selecting high school phenom pitcher Coleman Borthwick and Canadian shortstop Elliot Lascelles in the draft, the Padres keep their decade-long streak alive, betting on raw potential over polished college profiles. Their mission? Find overlooked value, defy trends, and build stars the way they’ve always done—by trusting their scouts and their instincts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a0f0c96c429d3f2