Mariano Rivera returns to Yankees Old-Timer's Day after Achilles injury
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Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Mariano Rivera appeared at the Yankees' Old-Timer's Day on August 8, 2026, after recovering from an Achilles tendon tear sustained during the same event in 2025. Thrown by former teammate Jorge Posada, Rivera faced four batters, throwing 11 pitches in total. He also took an at-bat, flying out to center field. This year's event honored past players, including members from the Yankees' 1996 World Series championship team. Tommy John was absent, posting on social media about his health without providing details.
- •Rivera had a successful return after an Achilles injury last year.
- •He faced Mickey Rivers, Johnny Damon, Nick Swisher, and Shane Spencer.
- •The ceremony featured members of the 1996 World Series team.
- •Tommy John posted about health issues but did not attend.
- •The event began with a tribute to announcer John Sterling.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees great Mariano Rivera plays in Old-Timers’ Day a year after Achilles injury: ‘I love it’
- 8:58 PMESPN MLB — Rivera back at Old-Timers' Day after Achilles tear
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — 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. With former teammate Jorge Posada catching him, Rivera threw 11 pitches to four batters. The 56-year-old faced Mickey Rivers, Johnny Damon, Nick Swisher and Shane Spencer in the exhibition game, which returned last season for the first time since 2019.
"NEW YORK — Mariano Rivera made a momentous return to the Old-Timers’ Day game, playing in Saturday afternoon’s nostalgia-evoking exhibition 364 days after he suffered an Achilles tear during the same event. MLB’s all-time saves leader pitched a scoreless top of the first at Yankee Stadium, where he faced Mickey Rivers, Nick Swisher, Johnny Damon and Shane Spencer. At the plate, Rivera hit a ...
"Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees' annual Old-Timers' Day after tearing his Achilles tendon during last year's event.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:15 PMYankees great Mariano Rivera plays in Old-Timers’ Day a year after Achilles injury: ‘I love it’
NEW YORK — Mariano Rivera made a momentous return to the Old-Timers’ Day game, playing in Saturday afternoon’s nostalgia-evoking exhibition 364 days after he suffered an Achilles tear during the same event. MLB’s all-time saves leader pitched a scoreless top of the first at Yankee Stadium, where he faced Mickey Rivers, Nick Swisher, Johnny Damon and Shane Spencer. At the plate, Rivera hit a ...
- ESPN MLBAug 8, 2026, 8:58 PMRivera back at Old-Timers' Day after Achilles tear
Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees' annual Old-Timers' Day after tearing his Achilles tendon during last year's event.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 7:25 PMMariano 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. With former teammate Jorge Posada catching him, Rivera threw 11 pitches to four batters. The 56-year-old faced Mickey Rivers, Johnny Damon, Nick Swisher and Shane Spencer in the exhibition game, which returned last season for the first time since 2019.
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