Rachel Minaya, the wife of Omar Minaya, a significant figure in New York baseball, was found deceased at their New Jersey home last Saturday, according to a family acquaintance. During the incident, Omar Minaya, a former Mets general manager and currently a senior adviser to Yankees GM Brian Cashman, was not at home. Sources close to the family have stated that suicide has been ruled out as the cause of her death.
Rachel Minaya had a distinguished career in her own right as the president of RMS Interior Design, serving the New York metropolitan area. Omar and Rachel, who married after meeting in a Manhattan hair salon in 1989, are survived by their two adult sons, Justin and Teddy. Justin is currently a forward for the Portland Trail Blazers and has been active in the team’s summer league games in Las Vegas.
Omar Minaya’s professional life has been deeply entwined with New York baseball. Starting in 2023, he resumed a prominent role in the sport by joining the Yankees’ organization as a special senior adviser to general manager Brian Cashman. His vast experience includes a former stint as the Mets’ general manager from 2004 to 2010, a key period when he brought notable players such as Carlos Beltran and Pedro Martinez to the team and saw the Mets reach the NLCS in 2006.
Minaya also boasts a rich scouting pedigree, having began his career with the Texas Rangers before moving on to major roles such as the general manager of the Montreal Expos and later, the Mets. His later involvement with the San Diego Padres as vice president of baseball operations and his advisory roles for the MLB Players Association and with MLB itself have made him a seasoned and respected name in the field.
Currently, Minaya plays a crucial role in both major and minor league operations for the Yankees, bringing invaluable insight from his international scouting endeavors, which recently contributed to the high-profile Juan Soto trade with the Padres.
The baseball community mourns alongside the Minaya family during this challenging time, remembering Rachel Minaya’s legacy both within and beyond the world of sports.
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