Alex Rodriguez lands on his feet once again with another fitness trainer and model after recent breakup
Alex Rodriguez, 50, has once again stepped into the public eye, this time after the end of a three‑plus‑year relationship with Canadian fitness instructor Jac Cordeiro. The former New York Yankees star said the split was a mutual decision rooted in “mutual love, care, and deep respect,” adding that the couple were simply “taking some time apart” to reassess their lives.
The former pitcher‑turned‑catcher’s new romance began to surface in the summer of 2024. At Michael Rubin’s highly‑publicized White Party in May, Rodriguez was photographed kissing a woman who had not yet been named. The same woman later appeared on Instagram with Rodriguez, posting several images from the event that confirmed the relationship was more than a fleeting encounter.
According to a source cited by Page Six, the woman is Meghan Hayden, a private fitness coach based in the Hamptons. “They are dating. It’s new. She’s a really nice person from a great family,” the source said. Hayden, who holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology and is a former Division I athlete, runs a personal‑training business and models for brands such as Under Armour and Athleta.
During a gathering in the Hamptons, friends present at the event reportedly defended Hayden against other women who attempted to flirt with Rodriguez. “There were other girls trying to talk and flirt with him, but the friends at the table nicely redirected them,” the source added.
Rodriguez’s quick rebound has drawn comparisons to his baseball career, in which he has long emphasized the importance of leaving the past behind. “You have to forget your last at‑bat when you’re preparing for the next one,” he told a former teammate in an interview. “Whether it was good or bad, you move forward.”
The former MLB star’s personal life has been a frequent subject of media attention. His short‑lived engagement to singer Jennifer Lopez in 2016 and his recent split with Cordeiro have both attracted headlines. Hayden’s background as a fitness coach and athlete fits the pattern Rodriguez has followed in his post‑baseball relationships, often pairing with women who share his active lifestyle.
Rodriguez has not yet been seen courtside at a Minnesota Timberwolves game or at any professional sporting event since his return to the field in 2021. His current focus, according to sources, appears to be on building a life with Hayden, who is still establishing her career as a private coach and model.
The couple’s first public appearance together was at Rubin’s White Party, where they were photographed sharing a kiss. Hayden’s Instagram posts from the event showed the pair standing close together, a clear signal that their relationship has moved beyond a casual fling.
While the media has already speculated about the longevity of their romance, both parties have kept details private. Hayden’s personal website notes that when she’s not training clients she “is most likely biking to her next session or modeling on set with household brands.” A‑Rod’s history of partnership with fitness professionals suggests they may share a future centered on health and wellness.
For now, the former Yankees star is enjoying the company of a private fitness coach who shares his commitment to an active lifestyle. Whether their romance will endure remains to be seen, but Rodriguez’s own words—“forget your last at‑bat”—suggest he’s ready to look forward to whatever comes next.