Mariano Rivera makes his return to Old-Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium, one year after injury

Mariano Rivera returned to Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, one year after tearing his Achilles tendon while trying to field a fly ball on the outfield grass. The 56-year-old closer said he is still dealing with the injury but is moving better and is “good enough to be here.” Rivera had gone to the hospital and later underwent surgery. Yankees players participating in the event must sign liability waivers, and the team posted a joke announcement about reinstating Rivera from the “364-day injured list.” Jorge Posada said the team is watching him and is not planning to put him in center field. Rivera, a 19-year Yankees icon, holds 652 career saves and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019.