Yankees Oswaldo Cabrera Unlikely to Return This Season After Ankle Surgery

New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera suffered a severe ankle injury that required surgery due to ligament damage around a fractured left ankle, making his return this season unlikely according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Cabrera was injured while scoring on a sacrifice fly and was taken off the field in an ambulance. Despite the severity of the injury and the absence of a clear timetable for recovery, Cabrera expressed determination and optimism about his rehabilitation in a social media post, thanking teammates and staff for their support. While Cabrera has been a part-time starter and bench player with a career .234 batting average, the Yankees have been covering his absence with players like DJ LeMahieu, Jorbit Vivas, and Oswald Peraza. The team placed Cabrera on the 10-day injured list, but his recovery is expected to extend well beyond that period. Overall, Cabrera's injury is a significant setback for the Yankees' infield lineup this season.