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Athletics Owner Lew Wolff Steps Down: Latest Details, Reaction

Oakland Athletics managing partner and co-owner Lew Wolff is stepping down.

According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Athletics primary owner John Fisher will be taking over Wolff's role.

Slusser also reported Wolff will be selling a majority of his stake in the Major League Baseball franchise to the other partners and will be named chairman emeritus.

The A's officially announced the organizational shake-up Thursday. Dave Kaval moves into the role of team president, and Michael Crowley will transition into a senior adviser role.