The New York Yankees pulled off a solid 11-5 win against the Seattle Mariners on Monday night, and on paper, it should’ve been a good night for the team. But honestly, it didn’t feel like much of a celebration after what happened to Oswaldo Cabrera. He went down with what looked like a pretty serious leg injury late in the game, and yeah — the mood just shifted completely after that.
What Happened to Cabrera at Home Plate
In the ninth inning, Cabrera tried to score on a sacrifice fly from Aaron Judge. He was really pushing it, trying to avoid getting tagged out at home plate — but in the process, he twisted his left ankle badly. It looked rough. Like, the kind of injury where you just know it’s not minor. The medical staff had to bring out an air cast right there on the field, and eventually, he was taken away in an ambulance. You could tell the players were shaken. That moment just sucked the energy out of the win.
How the Team Reacted and What’s Next
You could see the concern on everyone’s faces, especially manager Aaron Boone and Aaron Judge. Judge said some really kind things about Cabrera — called him one of the most positive guys in the clubhouse and said his energy will definitely be missed. And he’s right. Cabrera might not always be in the headlines, but he’s the kind of player every team needs — reliable, hardworking, and always showing up for the team.
Now, with Cabrera out, the Yankees are already looking at how they can shuffle things around. DJ LeMahieu just came back from a calf injury and is expected to fill in some of the gaps, playing both second and third base if needed. Not the easiest situation, but at least LeMahieu’s return gives them some flexibility.
Meanwhile, this injury is just one more hit to the Yankees’ already busy injured list. Luis Gil is still easing back into throwing, and a few other guys are either out or recovering. So yeah, the depth of the team is going to be tested — and fast.
The Game Itself Didn’t Disappoint
Now, putting the injury aside for a second — the Yankees’ offense was on fire. Trent Grisham had a big night with two home runs. Austin Wells and Anthony Volpe each added one, and Judge, once again, did his thing — going 2-for-3 and raising his average to a ridiculous .414. That’s just insane.
But even with all that offense, the Cabrera injury is what people will probably remember most about this game. It just changed everything. The team may have walked away with a win, but it sure didn’t feel like a happy ending.
