Overview

• He ruptured his Achilles tendon chasing a fly ball in center field behind second base at Yankee Stadium.
• The injury occurred during New York’s first Veterans Day exhibition since 2019, revived to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2000 championship team.
• In his only at bat, the 55-year-old legend singled off former teammate Andy Pettitte before collapsing in pain.
• His agent, Fern Cuza, confirmed that Rivera remains hospitalized and is scheduled for Achilles tendon surgery within a week.
• Rivera retired with MLB’s all-time record 652 regular-season saves, 42 postseason saves and five World Series titles.