Yankees Star Wins Divorce Battle, Protects Millions After Two-Year Legal Fight

New York, NY – October 9, 2025
Another high-stakes legal saga has concluded for a former MLB icon. Gary Sánchez, the beloved New York Yankees catcher whose career was derailed by persistent injuries, has emerged victorious in a grueling two-year divorce battle with ex-wife Sahira Sánchez.
Sánchez wed Sahira, a fashion influencer and businesswoman, in December 2018 after dating since 2015. Their marriage crumbled in March 2023, igniting a prolonged courtroom struggle over assets, alimony, and the division of Sánchez’s MLB earnings and endorsements.
According to Spotrac and Baseball-Reference, Sánchez earned $41.2 million in MLB salary, bonuses, and incentives during his career (2015–2022). That included $5.5 million guaranteed from his 2019 arbitration deal with the Yankees, and a $2.5 million signing bonus from his initial contract. His peak annual salary reached $8 million in 2020, fueled by his 2017 All-Star and Rookie of the Year runner-up campaign.
After recurring injuries sidelined him from 2018 onward, Sánchez played sparingly for the Yankees before being traded to the Minnesota Twins in 2021. He retired in 2023, with his income now averaging $800,000 annually from coaching roles, speaking engagements, and his Sánchez Foundation, which supports youth baseball in the Dominican Republic.
Sahira demanded over 70% of marital assets, arguing Sánchez’s future earnings as a coach and public figure should contribute to spousal support. She sought permanent alimony and a stake in his charitable ventures.
However, forensic auditors hired by Sánchez’s legal team uncovered that Sahira had misspent about $1.8 million in joint funds on lavish trips, designer collections, and unauthorized transfers to her fashion brand accounts.
Bronx Supreme Court Justice Maria Gonzalez ruled in Sánchez’s favor, awarding him 65% of marital assets (valued at $15 million) and denying Sahira’s claim on the Sánchez Foundation. She was ordered to repay $900,000 in misused spending, with Sánchez providing temporary support for 15 months.
Reflecting after the ruling, Sánchez said: “As a husband, I always trusted her with our future. But when trust is broken, all I ask for is fairness. She deserves her share for what we built together, but she cannot take it all.”
For Yankees Universe, the verdict reinforces Sánchez’s resilience. Much like his battles to recover from injuries, he stood firm to protect his legacy. Fans on X hailed it as “another Yankee fight” for one of the Bronx’s enduring heroes.