Oswaldo Cabrera was screaming in pain after scoring a run for the Yankees on a sacrifice fly from Aaron Judge that was supposed to give the Bombers a little more breathing room over the Mariners in a game that was nearly over — but no one saw what was coming next.
It quickly became clear the Venezuelan infielder was seriously hurt at home plate. He was safe, but his ankle twisted awkwardly, as if his cleat had gotten caught in the dirt. An ambulance had to come onto the field to take Cabrera away, and Judge stayed by his side the entire time.
Social media reactions regarding Oswaldo Cabrera were difficult to witness, with teammates and fans immediately expressing concern for the infielder. He now likely faces a significant time on the sidelines after manager Aaron Boone confirmed a serious ankle injury.
Cabrera’s Promising Career Hampered
Cabrera made his debut with the New York Yankees in 2022 and has steadily carved out a role as a versatile player capable of contributing across the infield. Last season, he appeared in 108 games, surpassing the 100-game mark for the second consecutive year after playing in 115 contests in the 2023 season.
Oswaldo Cabrera #95 of the New York Yankees scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning but injures himself at T-Mobile Park on May 12, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.
With Cabrera’s absence, the Yankees lose a valuable player who could fill in for starters and had been hitting .243 in the current season, contributing 16 runs, 25 hits, 11 RBIs, and one home run.
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Yankees’ Mounting Injury List
Cabrera’s injury adds to the Yankees’ extensive list of sidelined players, which currently stands at 36. While some, like DJ LeMahieu, may be nearing a return, the majority of those injured are pitchers, including key names such as Gerrit Cole, Marcus Stroman, and Luis Gil, to name just a few.
