San Diego Padres minor league coach is released from ICE custody, family says
Summary
Oswaldo Pirela, a minor league coaching coordinator for the San Diego Padres, was detained by U.S. immigration officers in Texas but has been released on bond and reunited with his family. Pirela’s family says he applied for asylum and had work permits, while the Department of Homeland Security claims he overstayed his legal entry.Key Facts
- Oswaldo Pirela works as a catching coordinator in the San Diego Padres minor league system.
- He was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at El Paso International Airport on August 16.
- Pirela was released on bond and returned home to Arizona, where his family lives.
- The Padres confirmed his release but declined further comment to respect his privacy.
- The Department of Homeland Security says Pirela entered the U.S. legally in 2014 but overstayed after 2018.
- Pirela’s family disputes this and says he applied for asylum and had valid work permits.
- Pirela previously played briefly as a minor league catcher in the Texas Rangers organization.
- The Padres have a minor league affiliate team, the El Paso Chihuahuas, located in the city where Pirela was detained.
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