Overview
- The 27-year-old outfielder was held by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for about an hour after arriving from South Korea on Wednesday.
- The Giants said the matter was quickly clarified with authorities and Lee was cleared to continue his travel.
- Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s office worked with the team, congressional partners and federal liaisons to facilitate his release.
- Agent Scott Boras said Lee likely forgot a required document and stressed the incident was not politically motivated.
- Giants general manager Zack Minasian told The Athletic Lee had no illegal items, and he remains scheduled for FanFest, spring training and the World Baseball Classic.