In a night filled with excitement and emotion, the New York Yankees celebrated a commanding 11-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners, but the win was overshadowed by a serious injury to third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera. The 26-year-old Venezuelan was carted off the field in an ambulance after twisting his left ankle in the ninth inning during an awkward slide while attempting to score on Aaron Judge’s sacrifice fly.
After the game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided an update, confirming that Cabrera had received a brace on his injured ankle before leaving for the hospital accompanied by team athletic trainer Tim Lentych. Boone didn’t shy away from the gravity of the situation, stating, “I think everyone understands it was a pretty serious situation. So, just praying for our guy (Cabrera) tonight and hoping for the best. Trust that he’s in good hands as he goes through the night here.”
Cabrera’s injury unfolded as he lay on the ground in visible distress, with medical personnel attending to him for several minutes. In a touching moment, Judge recounted Cabrera’s spirit even in pain, saying, “Right before he got carted off, he just called me over and said, ‘Hey, did I score?’” It’s a testament to Cabrera’s character that his immediate concern was for his team, even in such a painful moment.
As a regular fixture in the Yankees’ lineup during his fourth MLB season, Cabrera’s presence has been invaluable. This season, he’s hitting .243, with one home run and 12 RBIs, contributing significantly to the team’s performance. Judge spoke to Cabrera’s dedication, noting, “He cares for everybody in this room. He loves being a Yankee. He wears his jersey with pride. This is a tough one, especially for a guy that’s grinded his whole life and finally got an opportunity to be our everyday guy and has been excelling at it.”
The heartbreak of Cabrera’s injury adds a layer of uncertainty to the Yankees’ season as they rally around their teammate and await updates on his condition. The team has shown resilience in the face of adversity, and now they will have to channel that energy to support each other as they navigate the road ahead without one of their key players.
