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San Diego Padres staffer detained by ICE at Texas airport

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

San Diego Padres staffer detained by ICE at Texas airport
Summary

A player development staff member for the San Diego Padres was detained last week while traveling through a Texas airport. Oswaldo Pirela, 34, is currently in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Details surrounding the circumstances of the arrest have not been fully disclosed, and there is no indication of when the case will be reviewed or resolved. The Padres organization has not yet commented on the situation.

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Key Details
  • •Oswaldo Pirela, 34, detained at a Texas airport.
  • •Currently held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
  • •The incident occurred last week.
  • •Padres have not commented on the arrest.
Latest Updates
  • 3:40 PMCNN — San Diego Padres staffer in ICE custody after arrest at Texas airport - CNN
  • 2:52 PMKTSM 9 News — Documents shows San Diego Padres coach in ICE custody in El Paso - KTSM 9 News
What they're saying
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A player development staff member for the San Diego Padres was detained in Texas last week while traveling and is being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody.

— CNNby Hannah Keyser
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