San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was briefly held at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday due to missing paperwork.
Lee, arriving from his home in Korea ahead of the start of spring training next month, lacked the proper documents to clear customs. The issue was quickly resolved, and he has since entered the U.S., the Giants confirmed.
“Earlier today, Jung Hoo Lee experienced a brief travel issue at LAX due to a paperwork issue,” the Giants said in a statement.
San Francisco Giants Jung Hoo Lee“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.”
Lee, 27, signed a six-year, $113 million contract with the Giants in December 2023. He missed most of his rookie season in 2024 after dislocating his left shoulder while crashing into an outfield wall, which required season-ending surgery.
Last season, when the Giants missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year and parted ways with manager Bob Melvin, Lee batted .266 with eight home runs, 55 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases over 150 games, 144 of those starts coming in center field.
