A minor league coach for the San Diego Padres has been freed from custody. Oswaldo Pirela, who is 34 years old, was being held by immigration authorities. He was taken into custody at an airport while on a work trip.

Pirela's family says he has returned home to Arizona. It is known that he came to the US from Venezuela and has a work permit. Further details about his case are available.

Pirela's release from custody was reported after he was held for just over a week. His family had expressed concern about his detention.