New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera suffered a severe injury on May 12, 2025, during a game against the Seattle Mariners. He fractured his left ankle and also sustained ligament damage when his ankle buckled awkwardly as he slid into home plate to score on a sacrifice fly. Cabrera was taken off the field by ambulance and underwent surgery to repair the fracture and ligament damage
. Following surgery, Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated that Cabrera's injury was more complex than initially thought due to the ligament damage, making his return this season "probably unlikely." The team is awaiting further updates from doctors as Cabrera begins his recovery process, but the prognosis suggests he will likely miss the remainder of the 2025 season
. Before the injury, Cabrera was batting .243 with a .641 OPS in 34 games this season and had been playing primarily at third base, showcasing defensive versatility by having played every position except catcher since his MLB debut in 2022
. In summary, Cabrera suffered a fractured left ankle with ligament damage during a game, underwent surgery, and is expected to miss most or all of the 2025 season as he recovers
