Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera Suffers Gruesome Leg Injury, Taken Off Field in Ambulance

In the New York Yankees' 11–5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night, third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera suffered a severe lower left leg injury in the ninth inning. Attempting to score on Aaron Judge’s sacrifice fly, Cabrera awkwardly planted his leg while crossing home plate, resulting in a violent twist and immediate collapse. He screamed in pain as trainers rushed to his aid, and an air cast was applied before he was taken off the field on a stretcher and transported to Harborview Medical Center in an ambulance .

Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed concern, acknowledging the seriousness of the situation and emphasizing the team's support for Cabrera . Despite the injury, Cabrera's first thought was whether he had scored, highlighting his positive attitude and focus on the game .

The Yankees' offense was led by Trent Grisham, who homered twice, and contributions from Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, Austin Wells, and Anthony Volpe . Clarke Schmidt pitched six-plus innings, allowing three runs, while the bullpen preserved the lead.

Cabrera, a 26-year-old Venezuelan utility player, has been a versatile asset for the Yankees, playing every position except catcher . His injury casts a shadow over the team's recent success, and fans and teammates alike are hoping for a swift and full recovery.