# Edwin Encarnación and Karen Yapoort divorce

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> Updated: 2026-09-08T18:56:26.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Former MLB player Edwin Encarnación and communicator Karen Yapoort announced their divorce following a public dispute regarding the initiation of the legal process. Encarnación released a video stating he had instructed lawyers to file for divorce due to recently discovered behaviors, while Yapoort clarified that she had initiated the separation by mutual consent a week prior to the announcement.

Following the announcement, communicator José Martínez Brito publicly supported Yapoort, praising her “fortitude” and “elegance” during the media exposure. Martínez Brito characterized Yapoort as the “victim” in the situation and noted her efforts to protect her children by keeping sensitive details private.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: José Martínez Brito supports Karen Yapoort during separation

Communicator José Martínez Brito expressed public support for Karen Yapoort, praising her elegance and fortitude during her separation from Edwin Encarnación.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jos-martnez-brito-supports-karen-yapoort-during-separation

### 2026-09-02: Edwin Encarnación and Karen Yapoort announce divorce

Former MLB player Edwin Encarnación and communicator Karen Yapoort are divorcing. Yapoort clarified she initiated the mutual consent process and denied rumors of a violent incident involving her.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edwin-encarnacin-announces-divorce-from-karen-yapoort

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