A source close to the New York Yankees confirmed to The Athletic that Oswaldo Cabrera privately announced the good news to his coaching staff and teammates after practice earlier this week: his wife, Ari Gonzalez, is pregnant with their first child.
The news was kept within the team, but quickly spread throughout the locker room—and according to an assistant coach, “everyone stood up and applauded him.”
“Oswaldo is a guy who brings positive energy to the team no matter what. When he heard the news, the whole locker room lit up,” the source said.
Cabrera, 25, is one of the few players in MLB who can play almost any position on the field. He has been described by manager Aaron Boone as “a guy who will do anything for the team,” and now, in his most private moment, that spirit continues to manifest in his new role as a father.
Another source revealed that Cabrera shared his emotions with his teammates after practice:
“I’ve never been afraid of a game, but knowing I’m going to be a father makes my heart beat differently. I want my son to see his dad fighting every day for this jersey.”
With the Yankees going through a difficult season, with a series of questions about the future of the young players, Cabrera’s story seems to have brought new inspiration. Veteran members of the team – including Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo – are said to have sent their congratulations privately within the team’s internal group.
A Yankees media person shared anonymously:
“There were no social media posts, no press releases. Just a short chat in the locker room, but everyone felt a real sense of joy. In this stressful time, that’s precious.”
Oswaldo Cabrera married Ari Gonzalez in a small ceremony in Miami in July, just days after he injured his ankle. The image of him limping in a white suit, but still smiling brightly next to his bride, touched the Yankees fan community.
Now, the good news of his pregnancy comes at a time when the Yankees are starting the process of rebuilding their roster for the new season. Many believe that Cabrera – with her tenacious competitive spirit and calm personality – will become the new cultural nucleus of the Bronx locker room.
A veteran member of the team shared:
“We joked: Bronx is about to have a real ‘baby Bomber’.”
While no official announcement has been made, the team is expected to provide Cabrera with full support if he needs to take a short break during the 2026 preseason.
In the raucous world of New York baseball, where news is often blown up on social media within minutes, this story is spreading in a different way — quietly, honestly, and very humanly. A rare moment where a private happiness becomes a small light that warms the Bronx in the middle of a stormy season.
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