Padres minor league coordinator released from ICE detainmentAssociated PressMultiple AuthorsAug 25, 2026, 07:45 PM ET
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A San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator who was detained by federal immigration officers in Texas has been released on bond, his family mentioned Tuesday.
Oswaldo Pirela, who is from Venezuela and lives in Arizona, was back home with his family following his release Monday, his sister Daniela Pirela mentioned. The Padres also validated 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 mentioned in a statement.
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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 mentioned 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.
DHS did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment Tuesday.
Pirela had a brief minor league playing career as a catcher in the Texas Rangers organization.
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