Mariano Rivera suffered a torn Achilles during the Old-Timers' Day game at Yankee Stadium, leading to a serious setback and surgery. Initially thought to have a hamstring injury, concerns grew after Roger Clemens witnessed Rivera's fall while attempting to catch a pop-up. Rivera previously faced a similar injury in 2012, when he tore his ACL while playing in the outfield. Rivera is a Hall of Fame inductee, holding the record for most career saves with 652, and is recognized as a 13-time All-Star and five-time champion with the Yankees.
Rivera tore his Achilles while playing the outfield during the Old-Timers' Day game at Yankee Stadium, confirmed by his agent, indicating a serious injury requiring surgery.
Roger Clemens noted that they initially thought Rivera's injury was a hamstring issue, but later expressed concern it might be worse after witnessing Rivera fall on a pop-up.
Mariano Rivera is known as the only player elected to the Hall of Fame with unanimous support, holding the record for the most saves in MLB history at 652.
In a previous career-altering injury in 2012, Rivera tore his ACL while shagging fly balls, which sidelined him for the season and affected his return in 2013.
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