Overview

• Cabrera suffered a left ankle fracture and ligament damage on May 12 at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park after stumbling toward home plate on an Aaron Judge sacrifice fly
• Surgeons repaired his ligament and implanted plates and screws, and medical staff expect him to wear a protective boot for about two months
• Yankees manager Aaron Boone says there’s a “small possibility” of Cabrera returning this season despite the club initially deeming the injury season-ending
• Teammates including Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe visited Cabrera in his Seattle hospital room, highlighting strong clubhouse support during his recovery
• While rehabbing, the 26-year-old has maintained an optimistic outlook and used the downtime to plan his upcoming wedding with fiancée Ari Gonzales