San Diego Padres Minor League Coordinator Arrested in Texas
A San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator, Oswaldo Pirela, was arrested and is in ICE custody after an incident at a Texas airport.
San Diego, CA, August 18, 2026 —
Oswaldo Pirela, a catching coordinator for the San Diego Padres’ minor league system, has been arrested and is currently in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody following an incident at a Texas airport. The specific details surrounding the incident and the nature of his arrest were not immediately available.
Pirela’s role with the Padres involved working with catchers throughout the team’s minor league development system. His arrest occurred in Texas, though the exact airport and the circumstances leading to his detention by ICE have not been disclosed. Further information regarding the timeline of events and any potential charges or immigration proceedings is pending.
The San Diego Padres organization has not yet released a statement regarding Pirela’s arrest. The team’s operations continue as scheduled, with no immediate impact reported on its minor league affiliates.
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