New York Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera endured a severe ankle injury during a game against the Seattle Mariners, but has shown remarkable resilience and gratitude for the support he has received from fans, teammates, and family.
Cabrera, 26, suffered a grotesque injury in the Yankees’ 11-5 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday. The injury occurred in the top of the ninth inning when Cabrera was on third base, trying to tag up on a fly ball hit by Aaron Judge. As he hustled home, his ankle buckled under the pressure, leading to a significant setback for the 26-year-old player. Despite the severity of the injury, Cabrera has shown remarkable resilience, expressing heartfelt appreciation for the outpouring of support he has received from all corners of the baseball world.
In a sincere post on social media, he detailed how the messages from fans, family, and teammates helped him regain strength and motivation to return stronger. Additionally, Cabrera acknowledged the efforts of his teammates, such as Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe, who visited him in the hospital despite the challenges. He also shared that he had undergone successful surgery and is now focused on rehabilitation. While the injury might affect his immediate performance, the Yankees’ confidence in Cabrera’s work ethic and his ability to bounce back from adversity remain strong.
His injury occurred in the top of the ninth inning. The bases were loaded with one out for the Yankees. Cabrera was the runner on third base and Aaron Judge hit a fly ball to right field. Cabrera tagged up once the ball was caught, and hustled home. He tried to avoid Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh’s tag, and as he stopped to try and touch home plate as he slowed down, his ankle buckled beneath him, and he went down in pain.
Cabrera has been with the Yankees since his MLB debut in 2022, and is beloved in the clubhouse. His injury may limit his immediate contributions, but the Yankees remain optimistic about his long-term impact on the team. In 34 games this season, Cabrera has a .243 batting average with one home run and 11 RBIs. During his four-year career, the 26-year-old has a .234 batting average with 34 home runs.