Padres Minor-League Catching Coordinator Detained by ICE in Texas
Oswaldo Pirela, who coordinates catching development in San Diego's farm system, was detained by federal immigration authorities.
San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Texas. The Padres organization acknowledged the situation and stated it is working to gather additional information. Pirela's role involves player development at the minor-league level, meaning the detainment could affect catching instruction within the farm system. No further details about the circumstances of the detainment were provided by the team.
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MLB Approves Padres Sale to Feliciano and Jones
The San Diego Padres have a new ownership group after MLB granted formal approval of the sale to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.
Padres Ownership Sale Approved by MLB Owners
José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones cleared the final major hurdle to take over the Padres, with transaction closing expected within weeks.
Padres Ownership Sale Unanimously Approved by MLB
Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones are now the official owners of the San Diego Padres after receiving unanimous approval from MLB owners.
MLB Approves Padres Sale to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones
MLB owners unanimously approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, making Jones the first Black majority owner in MLB history.
MLB Approves Padres Sale to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones
MLB unanimously approved José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones as the new majority owners of the San Diego Padres; Jones is the first Black majority owner in MLB history.
MLB Approves New Padres Ownership Group Led by Feliciano and Jones
Kwanza Jones becomes the first Black majority owner in MLB history as the league unanimously greenlights the new San Diego Padres ownership group.