San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was launched from immigration detention after being held to resolve a paperwork problem Wednesday at Los Angeles Worldwide Airport, his agent Scott Boras advised the San Francisco Chronicle.Boras stated it was “not something political or something like that.” A spokesperson for Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, stated her workplace had been working with the Giants group, congressional companions and federal liaisons to resolve the state of affairs and safe Lee’s launch. That course of performed out for about an hour earlier than he was let go.Lee was arriving from his native South Korea forward of a scheduled look on the Giants’ Fan Fest in San Ramon on Saturday. “We’re working politically and with immigration and the Giants to get verifications,” Boras stated earlier than Lee’s launch. “I’m undecided what was missing nevertheless it was one thing with the right paperwork. I feel he simply forgot one of many paperwork.”The 27-year-old has change into a fan favourite after signing with the Giants earlier than the 2024 season on a six-year, $113 million contract. This winter, he hosted new supervisor Tony Vitello and shortstop Willy Adames in South Korea to participate in a cultural alternate with members of the entrance workplace. Vitello stated a spotlight was assembly Lee’s father, Jong Beom, and mom, Jung Min.Earlier Wednesday, Lee confirmed to the Chosun Day by day that he would signify South Korea within the upcoming World Baseball Basic in March. Giants pitchers and catchers report back to spring coaching on Feb. 10 and the complete squad on Feb. 15.