The New York Yankees paid tribute to Rachel Minaya, the wife of senior adviser of baseball operations Omar Minaya, before their game against the Tampa Bay Rays. She was reportedly found dead at their home in New Jersey on Saturday. The team held a moment of silence and displayed a picture of Rachel on the Yankee Stadium videoboard. The Yankees shared their condolences on social media, expressing their deep sympathy for Rachel’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Following the Yankees’ victory over the Rays, the organization released a statement on social media expressing their devastation at the news of Rachel’s passing. They described Rachel as a loving and compassionate mother and wife, as well as a strong supporter of her family and loved ones. The statement also highlighted Omar Minaya’s positive impact within the Yankees organization and extended profound condolences to him, his sons Justin and Teddy, and their family and friends.
The cause of Rachel’s death was ruled out as suicide, according to the New York Post. Omar Minaya was not present at home when the tragic incident occurred. The Minayas have two sons, Justin and Teddy. Justin Minaya currently plays professional basketball for the Rip City Remix, the G League team of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Omar Minaya has had a long and successful career in baseball, starting as a scout for the Texas Rangers. He later joined the New York Mets as an assistant general manager and eventually became the GM, leading the team to the playoffs. After stints with the Montreal Expos, San Diego Padres, and another tenure with the Mets, Minaya joined the Yankees before the 2023 season.
Before his career in baseball, Omar met Rachel in 1989 at a hair salon in New York City, and they got engaged the following year. The couple shared a deep connection and had a strong family bond. The baseball community mourns the loss of Rachel Minaya and offers support to the Minaya family during this difficult time.
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