A minor league coach for the San Diego Padres is being held by immigration authorities. The coach, who is from Venezuela, was stopped at an airport. His family claims he is in the US legally.

The man's mother says he was on his way to see his family when he was detained. He was heading to Arizona to be with his wife and daughters.

Further information about the detention is available, including a statement from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the coach's immigration status.