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 play two-time batting champion DJ LeMahieu, veteran infielder Oswald Peraza, and rookie Jorbit Vivas at third. Manager Aaron Boone has not specified if second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will return to third upon returning from an oblique strain.

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.