Wife of Yankees exec and former Mets GM Omar Minaya is ‘mysteriously found dead at couple’s New Jersey home as suicide is ruled out’

Rachel Minaya, the wife of former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya, was found dead at their New Jersey home on Saturday, the New York Post is reporting.

Omar was not at home at the time of her death, a person briefed by the family told the Post.

Significantly, suicide has been ruled out as a cause of death.  

The couple had two adult sons. One, Justin, is basketball player who played for both the Portland Trail Blazers and their G-League affiliate during the 2023-24 season.

Omar has worked for the New York Yankees as a senior advisor to general manager Brian Cashman since 2023. He previously served as Mets GM from 2004 until 2010 before returning to Queens as a special assistant.

He has also served as an executive for the Montreal Expos and worked as a scout for the Texas Rangers.

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