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Padres lose pitching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela due to immigration detention

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:56 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Padres lose pitching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela due to immigration detention

Summary

San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo José Pirela was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement while traveling in El Paso, Texas. Reports indicate he remains in custody as of August 18, 2026. His brother and mother have spoken out on social media, emphasizing Pirela's asylum application and established life in the U.S. The Padres team officials stated they are gathering more information regarding the situation. This incident comes as the Padres aim for a Wild Card push in an increasingly competitive NL.

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By the Numbers

•Oswaldo Pirela detained while traveling in El Paso, Texas.
•Padres team officials are gathering information on Pirela's situation.
•Pirela’s family is seeking aid from U.S. Rep. Abraham Hamadeh.
•Padres are competing for a Wild Card spot as the season progresses.

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The Trump administration’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement, more commonly referred to as ICE, has been extremely active under the administration’s crackdown on immigration. A focus on ‘flight risks’ has resulted in several warrantless arrests in airports near the border, and now those arrests are having a major impact on one MLB franchise. While traveling for…
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