According to reports by multiple outlets on Thursday, New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz tore the patellar tendon in his right knee during Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic victory celebration and will need surgery, the team announced. It was a scene that put a huge damper on the team’s victory and it’s a huge loss for the Mets going into the season.

It was difficult to tell where the injury actually took place as the team came out to celebrate him and the club’s win. Everyone was bouncing and then, all of a sudden, Diaz was on the ground and the celebrating stopped. The announcers and the crowd all went relatively silent as it became clear rather quickly that this wasn’t just a rolled ankle or something less serious.

Diaz rose to popularity with the Timmy Trumpet music that would blare around the arena when he would make his entrance. Not only was it a ton of fun that added an entertainment element to his appearances, but he was also among the best closers in baseball. The Mets had just signed Diaz to a five-year, $102 million deal. He was key to the bullpen and insiders are already suggesting the Met are going to have to make a trade to replace Diaz on the roster if they intend to compete for a World Series again.

After the injury, questions now surround the idea of allowing major league players to play competitive baseball before the season and Mike Trout responded that there are risks, but “they’re still playing baseball in Spring Training.” He said he’s never had more fun playing for his country and Mookie Betts also urged other major leaguers to consider joining the team the next time the opportunity comes around.

Steven Cohen, the owner of the Mets, tweeted, “Edwin Diaz is a great human being and a fierce competitor. All of us at the Mets are shaken but determined to sustain our quest for a great season. We wish Edwin a speedy recovery.” Justin Verlander, a Mets starting pitcher, said, “Hopefully at the end of the year, we can be standing there victorious and Edwin can be up there with us.”

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