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New York Yankees Triple-A Demoted 24-year-old’s Heroic Comeback Only Hours After Arriving in LA, Captivates Hearts

Published 06/04/2023, 9:44 AM EDT

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There is nothing better for a player to perform on his comeback. Oswaldo Cabrera of the New York Yankees did the same with a top-notch performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Given that the player was not with the initial squad and had to travel across the country to appear in the game, he proved his ability to perform in big games.

The Yankees fans, who were overjoyed by the team’s win, have loved the commitment and dedication shown by the 24-year-old Cabrera. They took to social media and registered their reaction to this inspiring incident. Let’s take a quick look at his incredible outing in Dodger Stadium.

Oswaldo Cabrera shines in his MLB comeback

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Cabrera’s performance has become a talking point because of his passion. Reportedly, he was sent to the minor league for his offensive struggles and was not in the plans for the Dodgers game. Though the player did not lose his morale and when the opportunity came, he flew across for an impactful outing.

Journalist Bryan Hoch shared this news on Twitter. It read, Oswaldo Cabrera flies across the country to hit a big fly at Dodger Stadium. The man went through security at Newark Airport this morning. #Yankees lead the Dodgers, 6-3.”

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Notably, the Yankees had sent Cabrera for the AAA assignment a few days back. Franchy Cordero and Matt Krook joined him to make room for the players coming off the injury list. But his appearance on returning from the minor league could help him keep his place in the main squad for longer. The left fielder scored a home run and an RBI in a 6-3 win over the Dodgers. He finished the game at an average of 1.000 and an OPS of 5.000 for another solid performance in his second season at the Yankees.

The Venezuelan joined the Yankees in 2022, making his MLB debut. Since then, he has played 95 games till now. Cabrera has an average of 0.223 and an OPS of 0.653. The younger has performed decently this season and has 19 runs, 16 RBIs with four HRs to his credit. He has participated in crucial wins, and his return has overjoyed the fans!

New York Yankees fans praise Cabrera for a heroic return

The Yankees fans are happy with Cabrera for his commitment and dedication. They have also reacted to his performance in a crucial game. Many have called that he should stay in the team for a long while others called it a perfect comeback. Here are a few of the reactions on the same!

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Fans are certainly happy for the talented player who can play as a righty and a lefty. It would be interesting to see how this performance impacts the roster. Will Cabrera keep his place or not? Only time will tell!

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What do you think of this comeback performance from Cabrera? Let us know your thoughts on the same!

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Saurabh Saini

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Even after having an engineering background, nothing stopped Saurabh Saini from following his passion and writing about sports. With a sound knowledge of American sports, Saurabh specializes in baseball. Before joining EssentiallySports, Saurabh has written around 800 articles spanning MLB, NFL, and NHL.
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