Oswaldo Cabrera, the New York Yankees third baseman, suffered a serious left ankle injury on May 12, 2025, during a game against the Seattle Mariners. He was attempting to score from third base on a sacrifice fly and, after beating the throw and tag at home plate, his left ankle buckled as he tried to stop, causing a severe injury
. He was taken off the field in an ambulance with his left leg in an air cast and was later placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left ankle
. Cabrera underwent surgery on May 15, 2025, to repair the fractured ankle, during which additional ligament damage was discovered, making the procedure more complex
. The surgery was described as fairly successful, but the ligament damage has extended his recovery timeline
. Manager Aaron Boone has indicated that it is "probably unlikely" Cabrera will return to play during the 2025 season, though a definitive timeline is uncertain and will depend on medical evaluations and rehabilitation progress
. Cabrera has expressed gratitude for the support he has received from family, teammates, and fans, and is motivated to recover and return stronger
. In summary:
- Injury: Fractured left ankle with ligament damage sustained while scoring at home plate.
- Treatment: Surgery performed successfully but recovery expected to be lengthy.
- Outlook: Unlikely to return in the 2025 MLB season.
- Current status: On the 10-day injured list, undergoing rehabilitation.
This injury is a significant setback for Cabrera and the Yankees, who have had to rely on other players to fill his role at third base
