Yankees’ Oswaldo Cabrera Gets Married Wearing a Walking Boot After Season-Ending Injury
Even a season-ending injury couldn’t keep Yankees utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera from saying “I do.”
The 26-year-old Venezuelan infielder married his fiancée, Ari Gonzalez, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in an intimate ceremony — and he did it all while wearing a walking boot on his left foot. The unusual accessory was necessary after Cabrera suffered a brutal ankle injury on May 12 in Seattle, an incident that abruptly ended his 2025 campaign.
Cabrera’s injury occurred during the top of the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park, when he attempted to score on a sacrifice fly. While sprinting toward home plate, he stumbled awkwardly, leading to a gruesome scene that saw him writhing in pain and eventually removed from the field by ambulance. Just six days later, he underwent surgery for a fractured ankle.
Though the injury was a significant setback for Cabrera’s career this season, it didn’t derail his personal life. Less than two months after surgery, he and Gonzalez exchanged vows in what appeared to be a low-key but deeply personal celebration.
Photos posted to their Instagram stories revealed Cabrera wearing a tan jacket and white slacks, with a loafer on one foot and the orthopedic boot on the other. Forgoing a tie or pocket square, Cabrera let the boot speak for itself — a symbol of resilience and commitment not just to recovery, but to love.
Gonzalez wore a white dress with forearm-length sleeves and a thigh-length cut, embracing a modern yet elegant bridal look. The couple looked radiant and relaxed, no doubt enjoying the silver lining of extra time together while Cabrera is away from the field.
The wedding comes just four months after the couple announced their engagement on March 13, signaling a whirlwind romance that’s accelerated in the wake of Cabrera’s unexpected hiatus from baseball.
Before his injury, Cabrera appeared in 34 games for the Yankees, filling in at second base, third base, and the outfield. He tallied 11 RBIs and hit .243 — a solid contributor in a versatile role. His presence will be missed for the remainder of the season, but the emotional boost of a new chapter in his personal life could help drive his recovery and future comeback.
Yankees fans have always admired Cabrera for his energy and passion on the field. Now, they have another reason to root for him — not just as a player, but as a newlywed determined to bounce back stronger.
While Cabrera’s 2025 season is officially over, his offseason will be filled with both rehab and romance. He and Gonzalez now look ahead to their future together, with Cabrera likely targeting spring training 2026 as his next big moment — this time, hopefully without the boot.