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Padres Coach Detained at El Paso Airport | San Antonio News
A minor league Padres coach from Venezuela, Oswaldo Pirela, was detained in El Paso during a work trip — sparking a whirlwind of legal confusion. Though he entered the U.S. legally in 2014 and had pending asylum applications and work permits, immigration officials say that doesn’t grant him legal status. Released on bond yesterday, he’s now back with his family in Arizona as the Padres stay quiet, calling it an ongoing situation. His own playing days in the Rangers’ system add another layer to this messy, human story highlighting how immigration law intersects with America’s sports world…
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