Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez once yearned for reconciliation with Jennifer Lopez post their broken engagement

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez's engagement ended in April 2021, but the former New York Yankees slugger was reportedly hoping to mend fences and get back together with the singer.

As per an insider from Entertainment Tonight, Rodriguez was yearning for a reconciliation with the singer post their broken engagement.

"When they first split, he wanted to work things out and still held on to hope that he and J.Lo would get back together," the source told ET last year.

However, when news of the "Love Don't Cost a Thing" singer dating Ben Affleck emerged, A-Rod came to terms with the reality of the situation.

"He’s come to terms with the fact that it’s over now.”

Rodriguez and Lopez got engaged in March 2019 after dating for two years. But in April 2021, the couple announced they were breaking off their engagement.

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Alex Rodriguez has only positive things to say about Jennifer Lopez

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Alex Rodriguez, a New York Yankees legend, recently made an appearance on the "Martha Stewart Podcast" and said he had nothing but admiration for his ex-fiance Jennifer Lopez.

"We had a great time. More importantly, we always put the kids front and center in everything we do. Here's what I will tell you about Jennifer, and I was telling some of my colleagues here the other day, she's the most talented human being I've ever been around. Hardest worker. And I think she is the greatest performer, live performer, in the world today that's alive."

"Alex is my guest on today’s podcast!" - @Alex Rodriguez

While J-Lo has since gotten hitched to Ben Affleck, A-Rod is seeing a 25-year-old fitness influencer, Kathryne Padgett.

Padgett and Rodriguez went on a vacation in Europe in June and have frequently been spotted together in Minnesota Timberwolves games. Additionally, Rodriguez also took Padgett to the 2022 Hall of Fame ceremony.