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A Venezuelan catching coach who has lived in the United States for twelve years was taken into custody by immigration officials in El Paso, raising questions about the fate of long‑term foreign workers in baseball.
Oswaldo Pirela, a Venezuelan former professional catcher and coach in the San Diego Padres' system, was arrested by immigration officials in El Paso, Texas, after overstaying a visa that was originally granted in 2014.
Ethan Salas, a highly touted catching prospect, was promoted to the Triple‑A El Paso Chihuahuas on July 29. His debut featured three hits, a walk and a display of power that underscores a family tradition of minor‑league play and a promising future in the Padres' system.
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