San Diego Padres minor league coach is released from ICE custody, family says
A San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator who was detained by federal immigration officers in Texas has been released on bond, his family said Tuesday.…
Oswaldo Pirela, a minor league coaching coordinator for the San Diego Padres, was released from immigration custody on bond on Monday after being detained by federal officers in Texas on August 16. Pirela, originally from Venezuela and residing in Arizona, was released on Monday, according to his sister Daniela Pirela. The San Diego Padres confirmed Pirela's release and expressed their pleasure at his reunion with his family.
However, the team stated they would not comment further out of respect for his privacy and the ongoing matter. Pirela was initially detained at El Paso International Airport during a work trip. The Padres have a minor league team in El Paso, the Chihuahuas. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stated that Pirela had overstayed his welcome in the U.S. since 2018, after legally entering in 2014.
But Pirela's family disputes this, claiming he applied for asylum and obtained work permits. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not yet responded to a request for comment. Pirela had a short minor-league career as a catcher in the Texas Rangers' organization.
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