Rachel Minaya, the wife of former Mets general manager and current Yankees executive Omar Minaya, was found dead in their New Jersey home on Saturday, as confirmed by a source close to the family. Omar Minaya was not at home at the time of his wife's death. Suicide has been ruled out as the cause of death, according to the same source.
The Minayas have two adult sons, Justin and Teddy. Justin is currently a forward with the Portland Trail Blazers and has been playing for their summer league team in Las Vegas this month.
A Life Together:
Omar and Rachel Minaya's story began in 1989 when they met at a Manhattan hair salon. They got engaged within a year during a trip to Italy. Their relationship spanned decades, filled with professional and personal milestones.
Omar Minaya's Career:
Omar Minaya, 65, joined the Yankees in early 2023 as a senior adviser to general manager Brian Cashman.
His extensive career in Major League Baseball includes serving as the general manager of the Mets from 2004 to 2010 and again as a special assistant from 2017 to 2020. Minaya's tenure with the Mets is notable for the signings of Carlos Beltran and Pedro Martinez, which propelled the team to the NLCS in 2006. He also oversaw drafts that brought in key players like Jacob deGrom and Matt Harvey, contributing to the Mets' 2015 World Series appearance.
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