Divorce Finalized After Second Filing
Rosangel Cabrera has officially finalized her divorce from retired MLB superstar Miguel Cabrera, marking the end of a marriage that began in 2002. The divorce was granted in a Florida court on June 18, 2025, following her second filing this year on May 14—eight years after initially filing in 2017 and later retracting.
In the 2025 filing, Rosangel cited the marriage as “irretrievably broken.” Miguel reportedly signed paperwork agreeing to the process, and the couple also upheld previously settled postnuptial and marital agreements from 2017.
🏡 A Long Relationship Comes to an End
Miguel and Rosangel first tied the knot in 1999 in Venezuela and were married in 2002. Throughout Miguel’s 21-year MLB career, spanning the Florida Marlins and Detroit Tigers, their partnership was a constant presence.
Their relationship weathered past storms, including Rosangel’s original divorce filing in March 2017, which she later withdrew. The marriage endured public challenges, but the recent filing brought closure.
⚖️ What We Know from Court Records
- First divorce attempt: March 2017, but Rosangel withdrew the claim during proceedings.
- Second filing: May 14, 2025, citing irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
- Finalization: Judge granted the divorce on June 18, 2025, enforcing all agreements from the 2017 arrangement.
Details regarding asset division, child custody, or spousal support were kept private, consistent with Florida’s equitable distribution laws .
⚾ Miguel Cabrera: Beyond the Divorce
While his personal life faces change, Cabrera’s athletic legacy remains untouched:
- MLB Hall of Fame credentials: Two-time MVP, Triple Crown winner, 3,174 hits, 511 home runs.
- Retirement: Hang-up his cleats after the 2023 season with the Detroit Tigers .
- Family: Rosangel and Miguel share three children. He also supports two more children from a previous relationship.
Cabrera, now 42, has kept a lower public profile since retiring, focusing on family, his foundation, and community initiatives .
🔍 Distinct Athlete Perspective: The Personal Impact on a Public Legend
At Distinct Athlete, we observe how an athlete’s personal life influences their brand and legacy:
1. Emotional and Financial Shift
Divorce may trigger shifts in post-retirement income and estate planning. While Cabrera’s net worth is estimated at $170 million, assets like real estate, endorsement partnerships, and investments could be in play.
2. Reputation Management
Privacy around settlements suggests careful reputation management—ensuring the Cabrera brand remains intact for future community or charitable work.
3. Family and Philanthropy
Miguel’s focus is likely shifting toward co-parenting and charitable legacy via the Miguel Cabrera Foundation, which supports youth sports and education in Venezuela and the U.S.
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How will this finalized divorce shape Miguel Cabrera’s next chapter—personally and professionally? What lessons can other retiring athletes learn here?
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