Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera tore his Achilles tendon during the Yankees Old-Timers’ Day game and will undergo surgery, marking a significant injury for the legendary pitcher who is the career leader in saves.
Mariano Rivera, the legendary Yankees closer, tore his Achilles tendon during the Old-Timers' Day game and will require surgery, casting a shadow over the celebratory event.
Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera tore his Achilles tendon during the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day game while chasing a fly ball, requiring surgery. Rivera, the all-time leader in saves, was participating in the event for the second time and had previously battled injuries, including an ACL tear in 2012. The injury cast a shadow over a celebratory day honoring the Yankees' 2000 championship team.