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Yankees call up Oswaldo Cabrera, place Ryan McMahon on injury list

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:54 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Yankees call up Oswaldo Cabrera, place Ryan McMahon on injury list

Summary

Oswaldo Cabrera has been called up to the New York Yankees from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of their game against the Tigers on June 24, 2026. This move comes as third baseman Ryan McMahon is placed on the 10-day injured list due to a throat infection, specifically a peritonsillar abscess. McMahon has been experiencing severe throat pain and headaches, and he has not played since June 20. Cabrera expressed joy at his return to the major leagues after recovering from a fractured left ankle sustained in May 2025. He is expected to fill a versatile role in the infield and outfield for the Yankees.

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Status Watch

•Cabrera rejoins Yankees after recovering from a serious ankle injury.
•McMahon placed on 10-day IL due to throat infection.
•Cabrera has a.271 batting average in Triple-A this season.
•McMahon has not played since June 20 and is eligible to return July 3.
•Yankees are currently in first place in the AL East.

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10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Oswaldo Cabrera returns to Yankees, Ryan McMahon heads to injury list

What they're saying

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An immensely popular Yankees teammate, Oswaldo Cabrera was called up to the team from Triple-A prior to Wednesday night's game at Detroit.
— Yahoo Sports

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