Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee detained at LAX

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LOS ANGELES - San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained and eventually released by federal authorities at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday.

The office of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi confirmed that Lee was held by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents. Lee was detained because he had left travel documents in South Korea, officials said.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jung Hoo Lee #51 of the San Francisco Giants singles at Oracle Park on September 28, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Suzanna Mitchell/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images)

Congressional intervention

What they're saying:

Pelosi’s office worked with federal agencies and the Giants organization to coordinate the outfielder's release.

"Our office is actively working with the Giants organization, our congressional partners and federal liaisons to resolve this situation and secure Mr. Lee's release expeditiously," Pelosi's office said in a statement.

Giants' statement

In a subsequent statement, the Giants said Lee experienced a brief travel issue at LAX due to a paperwork issue.

"The matter was quickly clarified with the appropriate authorities and he has since been cleared to continue his travel. We appreciate the professionalism of all parties involved," the statement read.

The Source: This story was written based on information from Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's office and a statement from the SF Giants.

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