It can’t be understated how great Mariano Rivera was at what he did. Having the most saves in history is only the tip of the iceberg to what made Mo so valuable, and his longevity with the Yankees is unparalleled. That being said, with such a long history of greatness there are bound to be moments of downfall. These five moments stand out as some of the worst in Mariano’s career.
This day won’t stand out on its own among the other moments in the list, but it’s here for a reason. In Mo’s final season he blew his first save of the year in this appearance on the road against the Mets.