The Yankees‘ apparent comfortable victory over the Mariners was overshadowed by a painful and worrying scene: Oswaldo Cabrera ended up lying at the plate with visible gestures of pain after scoring in the ninth inning. The impact was such that he had to leave the field in an ambulance, generating immediate concern inside and outside the team.
On Tuesday, the club confirmed that the Venezuelan suffered a fracture in his left ankle and was placed on the 10-day disabled list. Although studies are still being conducted to determine if there is ligament damage, a long recovery process is anticipated. Manager Aaron Boone himself admitted that the incident gave the team “a tough perspective on what really matters.”
An unfortunate play with a high cost
The accident occurred when Cabrera was trying to score a run after a sacrifice. In his effort to evade the catcher’s tag, his ankle bent unnaturally as he tried to stop the momentum. Although he managed to touch the plate, he was motionless on the ground, forcing the medical staff to intervene immediately.
The atmosphere in the stadium changed completely: silence among the players, worried faces and the arrival of an ambulance that showed the seriousness of the moment. Boone was emphatic after the game: “We all have a great deal of affection for Cabby. It’s a tough situation and we’re praying for him”.
LeMahieu returns to roster, but loss weighs
In Cabrera’s absence, the Yankees activated DJ LeMahieu, who returns after recovering from a calf strain. Although his return is positive, his role will be more to fill an urgent gap in the infield, not to replace the versatility and energy that Cabrera brings both on the field and in the locker room.
In addition to LeMahieu himself, the team will rely on other names such as Oswald Peraza or Paul Reyes to complete the rotation. However, the absence of the Venezuelan utility player represents a challenge for the team, which has already dealt with multiple injuries this season.
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