ATLANTA (AP) — Yankees closer Mariano Rivera says the surgery on his injured right knee “went perfectly” and he is looking forward to beginning his rehabilitation.
The 42-year-old Rivera tore his right ACL and damaged meniscus in the knee while shagging fly balls in batting practice May 3. A blood clot in his right calf delayed the surgery until Tuesday.
Rivera used Twitter to tell fans the surgery was a success. He also thanked fans for their prayers.
New York Mets team physician Dr. David Altcheck performed the repair on the ACL. Yankees manager Joe Girardi says he was told the meniscus injury did not require surgery.
Girardi said before Tuesday night’s game against the Braves he is expecting Rivera to return next season.
