New York Yankee third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera has spoken out for the first time since sustaining a gruesome ankle fracture during Monday’s game against the Seattle Mariners.

The outpouring of support Oswaldo Cabrera received in the wake of his season-ending ankle injury has made a huge difference.

The Yankees are expected to activate veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu prior to Tuesday's game. If Cabrera's injury is as serious as it appears, LeMahieu will be able to slot into third base without much friction -- either from a starting lineup or active roster perspective. LeMahieu had missed the first month-plus of the season with a calf injury.