Cincinnati Reds owner Bob Castellini speaks during a pregame ceremony for the unveiling of Pete Rose's bronze statue being installed outside the stadium before the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

MLB Officially Approves Reds Owner Bob Castellini's Successor

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By James Rapien | Last updated Feb 12, 2026 8:17 PM ET

Major League Baseball officially approved Reds owner Bob Castellini's successor on Thursday.

Phil Castellini was approved by Major League Baseball to succeed his father according to the Associated Press.

“That was part of MLB protocols associated with the organizational changes the Reds announced in July of 2024 naming Phil president and CEO, and Doug Healy as COO and CFO," the Reds told Charlie Goldsmith in a statement.

The Reds officially announced those changes on July 31, 2024 and they went into effect on August 1, 2024.

“These changes in our organization recognize the excellent work being done by Phil and Doug in leading our business,” Bob Castellini said in a statement after the announcement. “They are in lockstep with Nick’s vision for the Reds baseball model to produce sustainable winning and are committed to advancing all aspects of our operations towards that goal .”

Thursday's announcement puts Phil in position to succeed his father as controlling owner.

Check out the statement the Reds released below. Read the Associated Press article here.

The AP reported today from a Rob Manfred press conference that Phil was approved to succeed Bob as the controlling owner. pic.twitter.com/dLwEPCKrcK
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) February 13, 2026