SEATTLE โ A tense moment unfolded at the Yankees vs. Mariners matchup as Oswaldo Cabrera, the Yankees third baseman, suffered an injury that required immediate medical attention. The incident occurred during the ninth inning of New Yorkโs commanding 11-5 win over Seattle.
Cabrera injured his left ankle in an awkward slide while attempting to reach home plate, successfully scoring the Yankeesโ final run on Aaron Judgeโs sacrifice fly. The severity of the injury warranted the appearance of an ambulance on the field, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that a brace was fitted onto Cabreraโs left ankle before he was lifted onto a stretcher. Accompanied by team athletic trainer Tim Lentych, Cabrera was swiftly transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
โThe seriousness of the situation was apparent to everyone,โ Boone commented, emphasizing the significance of the injury. โWeโre all sending our thoughts to Cabrera tonight and hoping for a positive outcome. I am confident that he is in capable hands as he goes through the night.โ
The 26-year-old Venezuelan player lay on the ground in visible pain for several minutes as medical staff attended to him. As he was about to be taken off the field, Cabrera, with remarkable presence of mind, called Judge over to ask, โHey, did I score?โ This gesture, despite his condition, highlighted his dedication and commitment to the game.
Entering his fourth season in Major League Baseball, Cabrera has been a consistent presence in the Yankeesโ lineup, demonstrating his value with a .243 batting average, one home run, and 12 RBIs this season. His absence would be significant for the Yankees as he has become a cornerstone player.
Aaron Judge, reflecting on his teammate, shared, โHeโs a caring individual who truly values what it means to be part of this team. Itโs tough to see a guy whoโs worked his way up and seized the opportunity to be a regular in our roster face such a setback.โ