Peter Seidler’s brothers claim that his widow's lawsuit negatively impacted the Padres' chances of signing Roki Sasaki, potentially affecting the team's future.

Sheel Seidler previously accused two of her brothers-in-law of breaches of fiduciary duty and fraud as executors of Peter Seidler’s estate.

Matt Seidler says that Sheel Seidler, widow of the late Peter Seidler, is seeking “control and unlimited money" in her lawsuit.

Matt and Sheel present very different perspectives about how things have proceeded in recent years. Matt’s response states that Peter amended his trust seven times and did not name Sheel a trustee in any of those changes,

Matt Seidler on Monday filed his response in Texas state probate court to the lawsuit filed by Sheel Seidler, as the family battle for control of the San Diego Padres continues.

San Diego Padres owners claim that a lawsuit filed by the late owner's wife impacted their ability to sign star pitcher Roki Sasaki in free agency.

Matt Seidler on Monday filed a response to Sheel Seidler’s lawsuit that ostensibly argues former Padres chairman Peter Seidler’s widow is waging war against her late husband’s wishes and damaging his legacy in the process.

As the San Diego Padres worked to finalize negotiations with Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki, a legal dispute involving the late Padres owner Peter Seidler’s family added turmoil to the team’s offseason.