Yankees 3B Oswaldo Cabrera Hospitalized After Ankle Injury vs Mariners

New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera suffered a serious left ankle injury during a slide into home plate while scoring on Aaron Judge's sacrifice fly in the ninth inning of Monday night's 11-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Despite scoring the run, Cabrera was in visible pain, with his foot pointing in an unnatural direction, and was taken off the field on a stretcher before being transported to a local hospital. Manager Aaron Boone described the injury as a serious situation and expressed hope for Cabrera's recovery, while teammates praised his positive attitude and grit. Cabrera, who has been a regular starter this season hitting .243 with one home run and 11 RBIs, is expected to miss an extended period, which complicates the Yankees' already thin infield depth. The team is preparing for adjustments, with DJ LeMahieu returning from the injured list and Jazz Chisholm Jr. still sidelined with an oblique strain. Cabrera's injury cast a somber mood over the game, highlighting his importance to the team both on and off the field.