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.

"Just praying for our guy Cabby tonight," Aaron Boone said after Oswaldo Cabrera suffered a left ankle injury and was taken off the field in an ambulance.

Yankees player Oswaldo Cabrera was injured during a recent game, prompting concern and questions about the team's next steps.