Padres Minor League Coordinator Released From ICE Custody
Oswaldo Pirela, a minor league catching coordinator for the San Diego Padres, has been released from ICE custody after being detained at El Paso International Airport. Pirela, who is from Venezuela and has a pending asylum case, was reportedly detained…
San Diego, CA, August 25, 2026 —
Oswaldo Pirela, a minor league catching coordinator for the San Diego Padres, has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Pirela was detained at El Paso International Airport and held for over a week before his release.
Pirela, who is from Venezuela, has a pending asylum case in the United States. He was reportedly released on bond and has since returned to his family in Arizona.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of his detention and the timeline of his release were not immediately available. Pirela’s role within the Padres organization is as a catching coordinator for their minor league system.
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