Alex Rodriguez Posts Cryptic Social Media Update amid Jennifer Lopez's Divorce Filing with Ben Affleck

Mar. 15, 2025

Alex Rodriguezshared a cryptic social media update amid news ofJennifer Lopezfiling for divorce fromBen Affleck.

On Tuesday, Aug 20, the same day that his former fiancée, 55,filed for divorce from her husband, 52, of two years, Rodriguez, 49, shared a quote on his Instagram Stories that read: “You either go one way or the other, you might as well be the one deciding the direction.”

A source tells PEOPLE that Rodriguez’s Instagram post “has nothing to do” with Lopez. The former New York Yankees playerbegan his romance with the singer in February 2017. Shortly after, theymade their red carpet debut at the 2017 Met Galaandgot engaged in the Bahamas in March 2019.

Alex Rodriguez shares a quote on his Instagram Stories.Alex Rodriguez/Instagram

Alex Rodriguez/Instagram

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PEOPLE confirmed thatthe former couple called off their two-year engagementin March 2021, with themofficially sharing the news in a statement that April.

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards.Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

“We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so. We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects. We wish the best for each other and one another’s children,” their joint statement shared with PEOPLE read.

“Out of respect for them, the only other comment we have is to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support,” the statement continued.

Alex Rodriguez, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.Kimberly White/Getty; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Kimberly White/Getty; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

The retired MLB star is now in a relationship with Canadian fitness instructorJaclyn Cordeiro, with whom he wasfirst romantically linked in October 2022.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the premiere of “The Flash” held at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on June 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty

Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty

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A source told PEOPLE thatLopez decided to file for divorce because she “was done waiting,“adding, “She tried really hard to make things work and is heartbroken. The kids are a top priority, as they always have been.”

source: people.com