Ozuna Agrees to Sell Fajardo Franchise
Urban music artist Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado has reached an agreement to sell the Cariduros de Fajardo franchise for $1.2 million to a group led by a U.S. investor benefiting from Act 22, El Nuevo Día reported.
Board Review Scheduled for Friday
The potential new owner’s identity has not been publicly revealed by the sources familiar with the transaction. The sale requires formal approval from the new owners committee within the board of directors of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.
The BSN board has scheduled a meeting for Friday to review and discuss the proposed purchase. If the deal receives approval, the buyers will become the third ownership group in the league tied to Act 22 incentives.
Act 22 Precedents in the League
Other league owners benefiting from the tax incentive program include Dion New with the Indios de Mayagüez. Shareholders of the Mets de Guaynabo have also pursued a transfer of their franchise to Julio Cabral Corrada, president of Grupo VRDG.
Fajardo is preparing to reenter the BSN following the league’s approval last month to relocate the Osos de Manatí franchise. Ozuna initially stayed on as the team operator in the eastern municipality after the move, though an eventual sale remained a possibility.
Fajardo Plans Renovations and Roster Updates for 2027
The municipal government of Fajardo plans to invest about $700,000 in 2027 to fund renovations at the Coliseo Tomás Dones. Tyler Davis is slated to be part of the player core for the team’s 2027 return.
Iván Ríos currently serves as the team’s head coach. The roster features Chris Ortiz, Jhivvan Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Alex Morales, Isaac Sosa, Tyquan Rolón, Yomar Cruz, Jonathan Rodríguez, and Davis.
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