Mariano Rivera tears Achilles in Yankees Old-Timers' Day game and needs surgery
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NEW YORK — Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera tore an Achilles tendon while going after a flyball at the New York Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day game on Saturday and needs surgery. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Agent Fern Cuza said the 55-year-old closer, baseball’s career leader in saves, will have the operation within a week. In his lone at-bat, Rivera singled off former teammate Andy Pettitte and easily ran to first base.
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Main Idea: Mariano Rivera tore his Achilles tendon while chasing a fly ball at the Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day game and will need surgery.
Key Points:
- Rivera was hurt during a game held by the New York Yankees, which returned the Old-Timers’ Day event for the first time since 2019.
- Agent Fern Cuza said the Hall of Famer will have surgery within a week.
- Rivera had been active earlier in the game, including singling in his only at-bat and running to first base.
- The injury adds to Rivera’s past health problems, including an ACL tear in 2012, and comes after a celebrated career with 652 saves and five World Series titles.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Mariano Rivera’s injury may raise concerns about safety at old-timer sports events and could mean more medical costs and lost enjoyment for fans and organizers.
Positive Impact
The Yankees’ event still drew attention and can support local tourism and spending around the game.
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- Primary:Mariano Riveraperson
- Major:New York Yankeescompany
Candidate Entities10 candidates · 5 weighted vote min · 70% decision
- Mariano RiverapersonPrimaryEvaluated
Primary subject of the article; his injury during the Yankees Old-Timers’ Day game and need for surgery drive.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - New York YankeescompanyMajorEvaluated
Central team and host organization for the Old-Timers’ Day game discussed in the article.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Andy PettittepersonContextCandidate
Named former teammate and opposing pitcher in Rivera’s at-bat; included as game context.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Roger ClemenspersonContextCandidate
Quoted former player reacting to Rivera’s injury; a notable supporting figure in the article.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Willie RandolphpersonContextCandidate
Named former player whose at-bat preceded Rivera’s injury; part of the event details.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Derek JeterpersonMinorCandidate
Mentioned in connection with a video message at the event; minor contextual reference.
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Mentioned in Rivera’s pregame comments about speaking with him; peripheral to the main injury story.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Paul ONeillpersonMinorCandidate
Cited as a prior Old-Timers’ Day injury example; minor historical context.
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