Padres Coach Released After Immigration Detention | Tucson News

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

Oswaldo Pirela, San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator and former minor league catcher, was detained at El Paso airport during a work trip — but he’s now free on bond, reunited with his family in Arizona. Though Homeland Security claims he overstayed his visa after 2018, his family says he applied for asylum and held valid work permits. The Padres expressed relief at his release and chose to remain silent out of respect for his privacy as the situation unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…