Sports MLB San Diego Padres minor-league coach is released from ICE custody, family says Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email FILE – Detailed view of a San Diego Padres logo on a pitching mound during batting practice prior to a baseball game between the Padres and Boston Red Sox, May 20, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Brandon Sloter, File) By Laura Turbay | Associated Press PUBLISHED: August 25, 2026 at 6:59 PM CDT | UPDATED: August 25, 2026 at 9:49 PM CDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 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, who is from Venezuela and lives in Arizona, was back home with his family following his release on Monday, his sister Daniela Pirela said. The Padres also confirmed that Pirela, a catching coordinator in their minor-league system, was no longer in custody. “We are pleased that Oswaldo Pirela has been released on bond and reunited with his family. Out of respect for his privacy and the ongoing matter, we will have no further comment at this time,” the team said in a statement. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Pirela at the El Paso International Airport during a work trip on Aug. 16. The Padres have a minor-league affiliate team in the city, the El Paso Chihuahuas. The Department of Homeland Security has previously said Pirela came to the U.S. legally in 2014 and “overstayed his welcome” after 2018. His family has disputed Homeland Security’s account and says Pirela had applied for asylum and obtained work permits. On Tuesday, DHS said in a statement that Pirela was released on bond pending removal proceedings, adding that work authorization or a pending application do not “confer legal status.” Pirela had a brief minor-league playing career as a catcher in the Texas Rangers organization. Laura Turbay is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Most Popular Most Popular Chicago Bears have set their initial 53-man roster. Here’s who did — and didn’t — make it. Chicago Bears have set their initial 53-man roster. Here's who did — and didn't — make it. Bovino was under internal investigation by Border Patrol when he retired, newly released records show Bovino was under internal investigation by Border Patrol when he retired, newly released records show Projecting the Chicago Bears’ initial 53-man roster: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after the preseason finale Projecting the Chicago Bears' initial 53-man roster: Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts after the preseason finale Chicago Bears trade DT Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Atlanta Falcons for CB Clark Phillips III and a 5th-round pick Chicago Bears trade DT Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Atlanta Falcons for CB Clark Phillips III and a 5th-round pick ‘That’s taxpayer money’ ‘That's taxpayer money’ Mass shooting in Washington Park leaves 1 dead, 14 injured in Chicago’s largest shooting this year Mass shooting in Washington Park leaves 1 dead, 14 injured in Chicago’s largest shooting this year Asking Eric: Donation etiquette Asking Eric: Donation etiquette A 104-year-old farmer’s $183,000 tractor sale tests a farm recovery A 104-year-old farmer’s $183,000 tractor sale tests a farm recovery Residents protest proposed lakefront development in Edgewater Residents protest proposed lakefront development in Edgewater Column: Questions remain as Chicago Bears get down to 53 players. Chiefly, what’s the delay with Kyler Gordon? Column: Questions remain as Chicago Bears get down to 53 players. Chiefly, what's the delay with Kyler Gordon?
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