Rivera's Surgery Went "As Planned"

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera had surgery today on his right knee to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament and according to the Yankees, the surgery went "as planned." The ACL was repaired but the meniscus did not require any work.

Rivera, 42, tore his ACL in May while shagging fly balls at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.

Rivera tweeted this after his surgery:

My surgery was a success, it went perfectly. I am looking forward to beginning my rehab soon. Thanks as always for your prayers. #GodBless

— Mariano Rivera (@MarianoRivera) June 12, 2012 Follow me on twitter: @Colin_NYYU