The greatest closer of all time has been sidelined due to an unfortunate injury during batting practice today. Apparently Mariano Rivera likes to shag balls during batting practice so that he can stretch all of his muscles playfully. He also jokes with manager Joe Girardi that someday he hopes to play in the outfield. Rivera was racing back to catch a ball near the warning track, when he crumpled to the ground grasping his right knee. An MRI tonight has confirmed that he has a tear in his right ACL. Rivera is 42 years old and possibly in his last season of baseball with the Yankees, and hoped to have a successful year without any problems. Unfortunately, that will not be the case. The all time saves leader with 608, hoped to continue increasing that number for the rest of the season, but as of right now, there is no timeline for his return. The 5 time World Series Winner, 12 time All-Star, and record holder will be sure to come back. More news to come later, but I hope the Sandman has not fallen to sleep.
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