San Francisco Giants star Jung Hoo Lee was detained by US Customs and Border Protection at LAX Wednesday after forgetting travel documents, according to a report.
Lee was stopped by the feds after flying into the Los Angeles airport from South Korea, the San Francisco Standard reported.
The 27-year-old outfielder was traveling to California for a Giants FanFest event, according to the report.
San Francisco Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s office said it was working with federal officials to secure his release, the outlet reported.
Lee’s agent, Scott Boras, told the San Francisco Chronicle on Wednesday evening the issue was “just paper work,” and a short time later, he said to the outlet Lee had been released.
Spring Training for the Giants begins in Scottsdale in three weeks.
Lee signed a six-year deal with the Giants in December 2023 worth $113 million.
In his first season in San Francisco, Lee — who previously starred in the KBO before joining the MLB — was limited to just 37 games.
This past season, he was able to play in 150, and he recorded a .266 batting average with eight home runs, 55 RBI and 10 stolen bases.
