Yankees hold moment of silence for Rachel Minaya, late wife of team executive: 'Compassionate mother and wife'

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Before the New York Yankees took on the Tampa Bay Rays, a moment of silence was held for Rachel Minaya, the wife of senior adviser of baseball operations Omar Minaya, who was reportedly found dead at their home in New Jersey on Saturday. 

The Yankee Stadium videoboard had a picture of Rachel Minaya, which the Yankees posted on social media. 

"We send our deepest condolences to Rachel’s family and friends during this time," their statement on X read. 

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Omar Minaya and Rachel Minaya attend the 'Henry & Me' New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theatre on August 18, 2014 in New York City. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Reveal Entertainment)

Following the Yankees’ 9-1 rout of the Rays, the organization released a statement on social media saying how "devastated" they are to learn of Rachel’s loss. 

"To those closest to her, she was a loving and compassionate mother and wife, and a huge supporter of her family and loved ones," the statement read on X. 

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"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."

Death by suicide was ruled out as the cause of death,