August 18, 2026

Oswaldo Pirela Detained by ICE During Work Trip to Texas

Oswaldo Pirela, a catching coordinator for the San Diego Padres, was detained by ICE at El Paso International Airport during a work trip.
He has lived in the U.S. for 12 years, applied for asylum in 2015, and is currently held at an El Paso detention center pending removal.
Pirela's family advocates for his release, stating he has followed U.S. laws and has two U.S. citizen children.
The Padres are actively seeking more information about his detention and have acknowledged the situation.

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