San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee detained by immigration agents at LAX Airport, team confirms

January 22, 2026

TL;DR

Jung Hoo Lee, a 27-year-old outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, was detained at LAX.
The detainment was reportedly due to forgetting documents in Korea.
Nancy Pelosi's office was involved in assisting with the resolution.
Lee has since been released and cleared to travel.
Lee signed a six-year, $113 million deal with the Giants, the most for a Korean-born position player.
He previously played seven years in the KBO League, winning MVP and Rookie of the Year.
Lee has represented South Korea in international tournaments, including the Olympics and World Baseball Classic.
The Giants are set to begin Spring Training in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the regular season in San Francisco.

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