Padres minor-leaguetrainer Oswaldo Pirela detained in Texas

A minor-league catching coordinator for the San Diego Padres, Oswaldo Pirela, was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at El Paso International Airport while flying to Arizona. Pirela, a Venezuelan native who overstayed his visa after initially entering legally, was taken into custody for violating immigration laws. The Padres confirmed the incident and stated they are assisting, while ICE indicated he remains in custody pending removal proceedings.

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