Yankees closer Rivera plans to make comeback
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera said he is not through with pitching.
Rivera sustained a torn ACL and torn meniscus in his right knee while taking fly balls during batting practice on Thursday and is expected to be out for three to five months.
The 42-year-old ended speculation that he might call it a career, ESPN New York reported on Friday before the Yankees' game at the Kansas City Royals.
"I'm coming back," Rivera said. "Write it down in big letters. I'm not going out like this."
His decision was made to come back Thursday night after meeting with Dr. David Altchek, who operated on Rivera's right shoulder four years ago.
Rivera is Major League Baseball's all-time saves leader with 608. He has also won five World Series rings and is a 12-time All-Star.
