Jerry Reinsdorf will have the option to sell his controlling interest in the Chicago White Sox to Justin Ishbia from 2029 to 2033.

By the way, a cynic might ask why Jeff Ishbia, founder of United Wholesale Mortgage, made son Mat CEO of the nation’s largest home lender. Particularly a cynic who enjoyed the show ‘‘Succession’’ and suddenly is having a hard time separating Justin from the character Kendall Roy.

The White Sox confirmed Thursday that they have reached a deal that will call for Ishbia, who's already owner of a small stake in the White Sox, to make new investments in the team in 2025 and 2026 to be used to pay down existing debt and support team operations.