Mariano Rivera Tears Achilles at Yankees Old-Timers' Game

Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera tore his Achilles tendon while playing center field during the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day game at Yankee Stadium, with the injury confirmed by his agent and widely reported by teammates and media. Rivera, 55, suffered the injury after singling off Andy Pettitte and collapsing in shallow center field during Willie Randolph's at-bat, and will require surgery within a week. The annual event, marking its return since 2019 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Yankees' 2000 championship team, was overshadowed by Rivera's injury. Rivera, MLB's all-time saves leader and the only unanimous Hall of Fame inductee, previously endured a season-ending knee injury in 2012 but returned for a final season in 2013. He had planned to advise current Yankees closer Devin Williams but was unable to do so due to the injury. The incident has prompted an outpouring of concern and sympathy from former teammates and fans.