Wife of Yankees exec Omar Minaya dies at 55

Field Level Media|published: Mon 22nd July, 18:51 2024

Jul 18, 2020; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen (second from left) and special assistant Omar Minaya (left) talk to New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone (right) during batting practice before a preseason game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Yankees held a moment of silence prior to Monday's game for Rachel Minaya, wife of team executive Omar Minaya, who died over the weekend at age 55.

Rachel Minaya was found dead Saturday in the New Jersey home she shared with Omar Minaya, though he was not at home at the time, according to the New York Post.

A cause of death has not been revealed, though suicide was ruled out, per the report. The Minayas have two adult sons, Justin and Teddy. The Minayas were married for more than 30 years, per the report.

The Yankees paid tribute to Rachel Minaya in a statement released on Monday.

"The Yankees are devastated to learn of the passing of Rachel Minaya, the wife of Yankees Baseball Operations Senior Advisor Omar Minaya," the statement read. "To those closest to her, she was a loving and compassionate mother and wife, and a huge supporter of her family and loved ones.

"In a very short time, Omar has become a beloved member of the Yankees organization, where he regularly displays his unique ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds. Over the course of his distinguished career in the game, he has freely given to others with kindness and friendship, and in this unthinkable time, we offer Omar, his sons Justin and Teddy, and their family and friends our profound condolences. His family is an extension of the baseball family, and this is a loss that is deeply felt among all of us."

Omar Minaya is a senior adviser to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, a post he started in 2023. He was GM of the New York Mets from 2004-10 and later a special assistant with the Mets from 2017-20. He was also GM of the Montreal Expos from 2002-04 before the franchise moved to Washington.

Mets owner Steve Cohen and his wife Alex offered their condolences in a statement released on Monday.

"We were tremendously saddened to learn of Rachel Minaya's passing," the statement read. "Omar had a substantial impact on our organization and his wife, Rachel, was always by his side every step of the way. The Minayas have been dear friends of ours for years and we extend our deepest condolences to Omar's entire family and loved ones."

--Field Level Media

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