Sports8/10/2025•The Guardian
Mariano Rivera tears achilles during Yankees Old-Timers’ Day game
Mariano Rivera, the legendary baseball player and Hall of Famer, suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the New York Yankees' Old-Timers' Day game on Saturday. The injury occurred while Rivera was chasing a fly ball in the outfield. His agent, Fern Cuza, stated that Rivera will undergo surgery within the next week to address the injury. Despite the non-contact nature of the incident, Rivera had managed to hit a single before the unfortunate injury. The 55-year-old former pitcher, widely regarded as one of the greatest closers in the history of the sport, will now face a recovery process following the surgical procedure.
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