Padres coach Oswaldo Pirela detained by ICE in El Paso, Texas
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while traveling in El Paso, Texas. The detainment occurred early Sunday morning as Pirela was reportedly flying home to Phoenix. The Padres confirmed their awareness of the situation and are working to gather more information. Pirela, who and his family entered the U.S. in 2014 after seeking asylum, was not carrying his work permit at the time of his detainment. His family has publicly addressed the situation, asking for support and expressing their concerns about his legal status.
- •Oswaldo Pirela detained while traveling from Texas to Phoenix.
- •Padres are gathering information on Pirela's situation.
- •Pirela's family entered the U.S. legally in 2014 seeking asylum.
- •Pirela was not carrying his work permit at the time of detainment.
- •Family members confirmed Pirela's current detainment at the El Paso Processing Center.
- 3:31 PMESPN MLB — Padres minor league coordinator detained by ICE
- 12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Padres minor-league coach Oswaldo Pirela detained by ICE while traveling from team's Triple-A location in Texas
"Oswaldo Pirela, the minor league catching coordinator for the Padres, was detained by ICE at the El Paso International Airport early Sunday.
"The Padres are aware of Oswaldo Pirela's detainment and are gathering more information.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 18, 2026, 3:31 PMPadres minor league coordinator detained by ICE
Oswaldo Pirela, the minor league catching coordinator for the Padres, was detained by ICE at the El Paso International Airport early Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:38 PMPadres minor-league coach Oswaldo Pirela detained by ICE while traveling from team's Triple-A location in Texas
The Padres are aware of Oswaldo Pirela's detainment and are gathering more information.
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