Bold shift in Reds leadership: Phil Castellini is taking the reins from his father, Bob Castellini.
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Cincinnati Reds chief executive officer Phil Castellini has been named the successor to his father, Bob Castellini, in owning the team, according to reports.
MLB clubs approved the transition of team control from Bob Castellini to Phil Castellini on February 12, the Associated Press reported. The Reds confirmed the development to The Enquirer.
In a statement to The Enquirer, the Reds described the move as: “This was the conclusion of the process that was started when the Reds announced organizational changes in July 2024, naming Phil president and CEO, and Doug Healy as COO and CFO.”
What happened on February 12 appears to be the culmination of a lengthy internal process that has been moving toward transferring control over time. There’s no indication that this signals any change in Bob Castellini’s health. The team even expects Bob Castellini to attend his usual spring training visit in the near future.
Bob Castellini became the Reds’ principal owner and chief executive officer in January 2006 after purchasing 70% of the club from Carl Lindner Jr. for $270 million.
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