Padres Coach Detained in Immigration Crackdown | Tucson News

A former Venezuelan baseball star, Oswaldo Pirela, who’s coached for the San Diego Padres and lived in Arizona for over a decade, was detained at an El Paso airport while on a work trip. Though he entered legally in 2014 and applied for asylum, DHS claims he overstayed his visa — even with work authorization or pending status, that doesn’t equal legal residency. The Padres are investigating, and Pirela is now in ICE custody, facing removal — all while raising American kids with his wife. His case exposes how immigration rules can trap even those who’ve built lives here, just trying to provide for their families. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/30909030c44446af