Yankees' Rivera to undergo shoulder surgery next Tuesday New York, NY (Sports Network) - New York Yankees star closer Mariano Rivera
will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his sore right shoulder next Tuesday,
the team announced Friday.
The 38-year-old pitched through discomfort throughout the 2008 campaign but
was still dominant, converting 39-of-40 save opportunities and compiling a 6-5
record with a team-best 1.40 earned-run average.
After tests taken on Rivera's shoulder revealed inflammation and
calcification, the reliever opted for surgery rather than a series of periodic
cortisone injections.
Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina says he has not yet decided whether or not he will pitch next season, according to the New York Daily News. "The playoffs are still going on and it still seems like the season just ended. I'm not rushing after it, but I know sooner or later I'm going to have to figure out what I want to do," he said.