Former New York Yankees reliever Ron Marinaccio has shown his support for teammate Oswaldo Cabrera following Cabrera's severe ankle injury sustained during a game against the Seattle Mariners. Marinaccio, now with the San Diego Padres, expressed his solidarity through a heartfelt comment on Cabrera's Instagram post, acknowledging the outpouring of support received by Cabrera. The injury occurred while Cabrera attempted to slide into home plate, marking a tough moment for the young infielder, who is currently batting .243 with a home run and 11 RBIs for the season.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone has cast doubt on Cabrera’s return this season, stating that further assessments will dictate the recovery timeline. As Cabrera navigates this challenging period, Marinaccio's encouragement highlights the camaraderie that persists among players despite changes in team rosters.

The Chicago White Sox have signed veteran left-hander Martín Pérez to a one-year, $5 million contract, which includes a mutual option for 2026. The announcement follows an agreement made two weeks prior. In a roster move, Chicago designated right-hander Ron Marinaccio for assignment to accommodate Pérez on the 40-man roster. Pérez, 33, brings a wealth of experience, having debuted with the Texas Rangers in 2012, where he was an All-Star in 2022 and played a pivotal role in the team’s 2023 World Series victory. Last season, he pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres, finishing with a 5-6 record and a 4.53 ERA over 26 starts.

Despite a season interrupted by injury, where he missed a month due to a groin strain, Pérez concluded his time with the Padres strongly, recording a 3.46 ERA and three wins in his final ten starts. The White Sox are looking to bounce back from a dismal 2024 season which saw them achieve a record 41-121, the most losses in MLB history.