Dellin Betances out for season after partially tearing Achilles tendon in his left foot

All it took was one relief appearance for Dellin Betances to find himself back on the injured list.

The New York Yankees confirmed that the 31-year old reliever will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2019 season after partially tearing the Achilles tendon in his left foot during his first game of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 15.

He sustained the injury when he jumped on the mound while celebrating what he thought was going to be a strike 3 call on Blue Jays infielder Brandon Drury in the fourth inning. He struck out two batters on just eight pitches in his only relief appearance of 2019.

“Obviously, heartbroken for Dellin and knowing he worked so hard to get to this point to be a factor for us and have him successfully debut for us. Now this,” manager Aaron Boone

Betances had yet to make an appearance in 2019 as he was recovering from bone spur behind his right shoulder that was discovered in the offseason. It wasn’t even guaranteed to return this season, which makes the injury news that much more heartbreaking.

The four-time All-Star has posted a 21-22 record, 2.36 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 36 saves over a span of eight seasons, 358 games and 381.2 innings pitched.

He is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.