Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee briefly detained at Los Angeles International Airport
Jan 22, 2026
(KRON) -- San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained Wednesday evening at Los Angeles International Airport, KRON4 has confirmed. Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection for "forgetting" travel documents in Korea.
Lee was later released.
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“Earlier today, Jung Hoo Lee experienced a brief travel issue at LAX due to a paperwork issue,” the Giants said in a statement. “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 Giants are set to host their FanFest Tour in San Ramon this Saturday.
Lee, 27, is expected to make an appearance, along with manager Tony Vitello, Spencer Bivens, Erik Miller, Landon Roupp and Logan Webb.
We have reached out to Lee's agent, Scott Boras, and are waiting to hear back.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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