Mariano Rivera, the Hall of Fame closer, suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day game. He requires surgery within a week, as confirmed by his agent. Rivera had a successful at-bat but fell while attempting to run after a flyball. Former player Roger Clemens noted the seriousness of the injury. This incident marks Rivera's second injury during the Old-Timers' event, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 2000 championship team, with Rivera having a noted past injury history in 2012.
Mariano Rivera tore an Achilles tendon while pursuing a flyball during the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day game, requiring surgery and marking another injury in a previously enjoyable event.
Agent Fern Cuza announced that Rivera will undergo surgery within a week, adding to his injury history that includes a torn ACL in 2012.
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