SEATTLE — Ahead of their matchup against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night, the New York Yankees faced a setback as third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera was added to the 10-day injured list due to a fracture in his left ankle.
In a timely development, infielder DJ LeMahieu returned to the roster, completing his rehabilitation and coming off the 10-day injured list to fill the vacant spot.
Cabrera sustained his injury during New York’s decisive 11-5 win over Seattle on Monday. In the ninth inning, while executing a slide that allowed him to score on a sacrifice fly by Aaron Judge, Cabrera injured his ankle reaching back for the plate, marking the Yankees’ final run of the game.
Currently in his fourth Major League Baseball season, Cabrera has established himself as a frequent presence in the Yankees’ starting lineup. He has recorded a .243 batting average this season, with one home run and 11 runs batted in.
After Monday’s game, Aaron Judge shared his thoughts on Cabrera, highlighting his teammate’s dedication to the team. “He cares for everybody in this room. He loves being a Yankee,” Judge remarked. “He wears his jersey with pride. This is a tough one, especially a guy that’s grinded his whole life and finally got an opportunity to be our everyday guy and been excelling at it.”