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Padres’ Catching Coach Detained | Hip-Hop News
San Diego Padres’ minor league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela, a 34-year-old Venezuelan baseball pro, is detained at El Paso airport en route to Arizona, sparking confusion over his immigration status. While ICE claims he overstayed his 2014-2018 visa and lacks proper paperwork, his family insists he holds valid asylum applications and work authorization through 2029 — and says he wasn’t carrying his permit. The Padres say they’re aware and gathering info but won’t comment further. For the Padres, Pirela isn’t just staff — he’s vital to developing elite catchers, having played…
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