New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera had one of the most painful ankle injuries while playing against the Seattle Mariners. Cabrera struggled in pain while reaching home plate and was forced to exit the field.
The entire Yankees team and coaches were upset to witness his brutal injury. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was among many to react to Cabrera’s injury. Yankees fans were upset, and the Mariners organization sent their condolences as well.
Oswaldo Cabrera took to social media to share a heartfelt message for the first time after his brutal injury.
“When I woke up, one of the first things I did was grab my phone. I didn’t have hundreds, I had THOUSANDS of messages from my family, friends, fans, agents, coaches, teammates…—I simply had messages from EVERYONE. I dropped the phone on the bed and with a big SMILE on my face, the first thing I could say was God, how blessed I am. And TODAY, after a successful surgery with an excellent medical team and God, with my parents, my fiancée, and my agent, my heart full of love, I want to THANK YOU ALL,” Oswaldo Cabrera wrote.
“My return to the field begins today. Thanks to you, I feel more motivated than ever. So, with the strength I’ve always had and all this beautiful energy that you all give to me, I tell you that I will return, and I will return even stronger to continue giving my best every day. I LOVE U ALL,” Cabrera continued.
Cabrera’s injury was hard to watch, but the slugger is waiting to get back onto the field and shine in pinstripes.
Oswaldo Cabrera Thanks Aaron Judge And Anthony Volpe For Supporting Him At The Hospital
Cabrera made sure to thank Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe for supporting him at the hospital. Several Yankees stars were unable to make it to the hospital due to restricted access. However, Judge and Volpe managed to go and visit him the same night.
“I know all my teammates would have loved to come see me that same night, but access to the hospital was restricted. Also, as soon as the game ended, besides the coaches and trainers (people I love very much, by the way). My captain, Aaron Judge, and another of my favorite people, Anthony Volpe, were there. They didn’t have to be there, but they still went without even having anything in their stomachs,” Oswaldo Cabrera said.
The Yankees slugger also thanked Tim Hill, the Yankees Organization, and the Steinbrenner family for their support. Cabrera also thanked his parents, fiancée, and close friends for their support. The Yankees are set to square off against the Mets for the first time this season. Judge recently talked about Juan Soto’s return to the Bronx.