Mariano Rivera Returns to Yankees Old-Timer's Day After Tearing Achilles Tendon Last Year
The Hall of Fame closer will make a ceremonial return to the mound as the Yankees mark the 78th Old-Timers’ Day.
- On Saturday, Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera returned to the mound at Yankee Stadium for the 78th annual Old-Timers' Day game, with the Yankees jokingly reinstating him "from the 364-day injured list."
- Following a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered while playing center field during last year's event, the 56-year-old Hall of Famer required surgery before his return.
- Facing four batters including Mickey Rivers and Johnny Damon, Rivera threw 11 pitches, later telling the YES Network broadcast, "They're still moving," about his performance.
- To the strains of Metallica's "Enter Sandman," the closer was introduced last, mirroring the tradition once held for Joe DiMaggio, while manager Joe Torre and Jorge Posada joined other 1996 World Series title team players in the ceremony.
- Elsewhere, 83-year-old former pitcher Tommy John did not attend, sharing a vague message about his health on social media while bidding goodbye to fans who followed his 26-year career.
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Mariano Rivera returns to Yankees Old-Timer's Day after tearing Achilles tendon last year
Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees’ annual Old-Timer’s Day on Saturday after tearing an Achilles tendon playing the outfield at the event last year.
MLB World Reacts After New York Yankees Make Mariano Rivera Announcement
No, the 56-year-old Mariano Rivera is not coming back to pitch for the New York Yankees.However, the Yankees announced on social media Saturday that the Hall of Fame closer will take the mound at Yankee Stadium during the 78th Old-Timers’ Day game.The game starts at 1 p.m. ET, and Rivera’s appearance carries some extra significance. […] The post MLB World Reacts After New York Yankees Make Mariano Rivera Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.
Mariano Rivera returned to the pitch at the Yankees’ annual Old-Timer’s Day on Saturday, after breaking the Achilles tendon playing in the gardens during last year’s event.
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