The grieving family of Rachel Minaya, wife of former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya, revealed that her mysterious death over the weekend has “shocked” her loved ones.
Speaking to DailyMail.com outside the family’s $1.1 million home in New Jersey, Rachel’s youngest son Teddy said her sudden passing on Saturday has left a “void” in their family.
“That’s the only way to describe it,” he said. “We love her and we miss her. There will be a void… she will be here with us in spirit.”
He added that his family hopes to issue a statement soon to clarify the situation, “but for now we are just taking it calmly and we want people to respect our privacy.”
Both Teddy and his older brother Justin, who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers, have returned to the family home with their father, who was not on the property at the time of Rachel’s death.
The family of Rachel Minaya, wife of former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya (pictured together), revealed that her death over the weekend has “shocked” her loved ones.
New Jersey police told DailyMail.com that Rachel was found “unconscious and unresponsive” shortly after 3.30pm in a bathroom inside her $1.1million home (pictured)
Investigations into Rachel’s death, first reported by the The New York Posthave ruled out suicide as a cause of death.
In a statement to DailyMail.com, Bergen County District Attorney Mark Musella said the circumstances surrounding Rachel’s death “do not appear suspicious,” but did not offer details of the investigation.
Musella’s office said Rachel was found “unconscious and unresponsive” in the bathroom of her New Jersey home shortly after 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Following initial resuscitation attempts, Rachel was rushed to Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, where she was pronounced dead.
While they noted that the circumstances do not appear suspicious, officials stressed that the investigation is ongoing in conjunction with the Harrington Park Police Department.
Rachel is survived by Omar and their two sons, Teddy and Justin, the latter of whom suited up for the Portland Trail Blazers and their G-League affiliate through the 2023-24 season.
Omar and Rachel Minaya (right, pictured attending a fashion show after-party in New York City in 2005) met at a unisex salon in Manhattan in 1989.
Investigators said they have launched an investigation into Rachel’s death, but said the circumstances of her death “do not appear suspicious.”
Justin is back with the Trail Blazers’ Summer League team in Las Vegas this month. His father, Omar, appeared in the crowd during Wednesday’s NBA Summer League action at Cox Pavilion.
Rachel, whose maiden name is Albright, was originally from New Jersey and met Omar while working at a unisex salon in Manhattan in 1989, according to a 2007 report. Sports Illustrated Article about her husband.
The article goes on to detail a time when Minaya considered adding controversial reliever John Rocker, who had previously made racist comments about New York to Sports Illustrated years earlier.
Minaya admits he would have acquired the fiery reliever if not for his wife’s disapproval.
Omar became baseball’s first Hispanic general manager when he took over the Mets in 2004.
His time in Queens is best remembered for the successful acquisitions of Boston Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez and All-Star outfielder Carlos Beltran.
The couple’s son, Justin Minaya, played for the Portland Trail Blazers and their G-League affiliate during the 2023-24 season.
On Monday, the Yankees held a moment of silence to pay their respects to Rachel, while the team said it was sending “our deepest condolences to Rachel’s family and friends during this time.”
Omar has worked for the New York Yankees as a senior advisor to general manager Brian Cashman since 2023.
On Monday, The Yankees remained a moment of silence to pay their respects to Rachel, while the team said it was sending “our deepest condolences to Rachel’s family and friends during this time.”
He previously worked as an executive for the Montreal Expos and as a scout for the Texas Rangers.
Originally from the Dominican Republic, Omar moved to Queens at age 8 and grew up in Corona before becoming a star baseball player at Newtown High School in Elmhurst.
