New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera announced he underwent successful ankle surgery and is looking toward getting back on the diamond.
Cabrera made his remarks over social media on Thursday, two days after he was placed on the 10-day injured list. He sustained the gruesome injury while scoring on Aaron Judge’s sacrifice fly in the ninth inning of the Yankees’ 11-5 victory over the host Seattle Mariners on Monday.
“My return to the field begins today,” Cabrera wrote in an Instagram post late Thursday night.
“Thanks to you, I feel more motivated than ever. So, with the strength l’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.”
Cabrera got his left leg caught underneath him and it twisted violently as he initially slid past the plate on Monday. He was able to touch home before screaming in agony as trainers from both teams rushed to his side.
Cabrera, 26, compiled a .243 average with one homer and 11 RBIs in 34 games this season.
He has batted .234 with 20 homers and 95 RBIs in 301 career games over four seasons with the Yankees.
