Mariano Rivera suffers torn Achilles tendon during Yankees Old-Timers' Day game

Mariano Rivera, the legendary New York Yankees closer, suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the team's Old-Timers' Day game. The 55-year-old Hall of Famer will need to undergo surgery to repair the torn ligament. Rivera, widely regarded as one of the greatest relief pitchers in baseball history, was participating in a non-competitive exhibition game when the injury occurred. The Yankees confirmed the nature of the injury, stating that Rivera will require a surgical procedure to address the torn Achilles tendon. The news came as a shock to both the Yankees organization and Rivera's fans, who had hoped to see the iconic closer make a return to the mound during the team's annual Old-Timers' Day festivities. Rivera's illustrious career spanned 19 seasons, during which he established himself as a dominant closer, recording 652 saves and earning the nickname "The Sandman." Despite the setback, the Yankees and Rivera's supporters expressed their support and wished the former pitcher a speedy recovery.