A major shift in the A’s hierarchy came down Thursday as the team announced Lew Wolff will step down as managing partner and sell most of his ownership stake in the club.
Majority owner John Fisher, who has become more actively involved in the A’s ballpark search, will assume managing partner duties with Wolff, 81, being given the title of chairman emeritus. Major League owners approved the transition Thursday during meetings in Chicago.
In addition, team president Michael Crowley is vacating his role and will slide into a senior advisor role, with San Jose Earthquakes president Dave Kaval now taking over as the A’s president as well.