The New York Yankees had everything as well organized as possible just a day ago on Monday night. And all of a sudden, something happened that sent chills among the players in the camp. What was supposed to be a heartwarming victory for the Yankees quickly turned into a disaster in the ninth inning. Oswaldo Cabrera, their third baseman, lunged frantically around Cal Raleigh, the catcher for the Seattle Mariners, only to find himself writhing in pain as his ankle got twisted. He was soon taken away in an ambulance and despite the Yankees winning 11-5, the stadium and the clubhouse felt silent. Just like everyone, a Yankees’ $5 million star seemed visibly emotional as he talked about his teammate’s injury.
Baseball has its fair share of highs and lows, but it also reminds us of how fragile the career of an athlete can be. It was also one of those occasions that, even during the hour when the team must have been celebrating, cast a gloomy shadow. Oswaldo Cabrera scored on a fly ball, and as he turned out towards the plate to avoid being tagged by the Mariners’ catcher, he suffered the worst kind of ankle twist.
During the post-game interview, an emotional Trent Grisham said, “He shows up every day with the right attitude. He plays the game hard, and he’s the best person off the field.” Grisham has been playing with Cabrera for quite some time, around one year, and they both share a great bond, both on and off the field. It was evident from his momentary pauses while wiping his tears that he had never anticipated losing someone like him in the middle of the game after suffering a severe injury.
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In a moment filled with joy and sadness—the Yankees winning the game while losing one of their core players due to injury—manager Aaron Boone echoed a similar statement. “He’s the best of people you’re going to come across. The kind of teammate that he is and the joy he walks into this room with every single day. He’s an example in so many ways for anyone to look to of how to go about living their life,” Boone said. He further stated how his heart breaks watching something serious like that.
We all know how good a player Oswaldo Cabrera is, right? Although Cabrera has just posted one home run, he has an average of .243 with a .322 OBP and a .630 OPS with 11 RBIs. However, what really counts is not only the performance but also Cabrera’s intention and his unwavering commitment to himself and towards the New York Yankees.
Yankees teammates heap praise on Oswaldo Cabrera amid his brutal injury
Oswaldo Cabrera‘s terrible injury, sustained during a valiant attempt to score with Aaron Judge’s sacrifice fly, has been the talk of the town lately. While it remained a moment of sadness for each and every player in the camp, along with the fans, Oswaldo Cabrera found a way to bring smiles to the faces of everyone. Aaron Boone, his voice reflecting his emotions, recalled a moment, saying, “Before he got on, he kind of said, ‘Judge, did I score?’ and Judgey said, ‘Yeah.’ So that made him smile.” That says a lot about his character, doesn’t it?
A player going through immense pain and asking whether he has scored defines him a lot. A player who is not only committed to the game but also emotionally strong. However, it was still a tough thing to witness for the Yankees, as Boone further said, “He’s at the hospital. Everyone understands it was a pretty serious situation. Just praying for our guy, Cabby, tonight.”
Alongside Trent Grisham, who was teary-eyed, Aaron Judge also let out his sentiments. “He cares for everybody in this room. He loves being a Yankee, he wears his jersey with pride. This is a tough one, especially for a guy that’s grinded his whole life and finally got an opportunity to be our everyday guy and has been excelling at it.” That clearly shows how much Cabrera’s teammates love him, just like the fans, who respect him a lot, too.
So far, Oswaldo Cabrera has appeared in 34 games this season. We all wish to hear an update on his injury and hope that he makes a quick recovery and comes back to the mound as soon as possible.
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