San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while traveling in El Paso, Texas and remains in custody, the team confirmed.
In a statement Monday, the Padres said the team is aware of Pirela's detainment and was working to gather more information, per The Athletic.
"We recently became aware of the detainment of minor league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela in El Paso, Texas," the Padres said in a statement Monday. "We are working to gather additional information and will not have any further comment at this time."
The Padres' Triple-A affiliate is based out of El Paso, Texas. Pirela was reportedly flying home to his family in Phoenix at the time of his detainment, per The Athletic.
Pirela's family also spoke about his detainment. HIs sister, Daniela Pirela, spoke with NBC News, telling them her brother was detained around 5 a.m. on Sunday while traveling for work. Oswaldo's brother Jorge also confirmed the detainment, posting a lengthy message on Instagram asking for Oswaldo to be freed.
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In a statement Monday, the Padres said the team is aware of Pirela's detainment and was working to gather more information, per The Athletic.
"We recently became aware of the detainment of minor league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela in El Paso, Texas," the Padres said in a statement Monday. "We are working to gather additional information and will not have any further comment at this time."
The Padres' Triple-A affiliate is based out of El Paso, Texas. Pirela was reportedly flying home to his family in Phoenix at the time of his detainment, per The Athletic.
Pirela's family also spoke about his detainment. HIs sister, Daniela Pirela, spoke with NBC News, telling them her brother was detained around 5 a.m. on Sunday while traveling for work. Oswaldo's brother Jorge also confirmed the detainment, posting a lengthy message on Instagram asking for Oswaldo to be freed.
#pirela #Athletic
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