San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee detained by immigration agents at LAX Airport, team confirms
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Key Points:
- San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was briefly detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at Los Angeles International Airport due to a paperwork issue related to documents left in Korea.
- Lee, a 27-year-old South Korean-born player who signed a six-year, $113 million contract with the Giants, has since been released and cleared to continue his travel.
- The Giants and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office are working with federal authorities to resolve the situation, with Pelosi’s office actively involved in securing Lee's release.
- Lee, a highly decorated player from the KBO League, is expected to participate in upcoming international tournaments and the Giants’ 2026 season, which begins with Spring Training in February and a regular-season