Padres Coach Detained Then Released | Charlotte News

Charlotte News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Oswaldo Pirela, San Diego Padres minor league catching coordinator, was detained by immigration officials in El Paso while on a work trip but has since been released on bond and reunited with his family in Arizona. The Padres are respecting his privacy and staying silent for now. While Homeland Security claims he overstayed his visa after 2018, his family insists he applied for asylum and held valid work permits — sparking a dispute over his legal status. A former Texas Rangers catcher turned coach, Pirela’s situation highlights the personal toll of immigration enforcement amid ongoing legal…