DR HQ: Long-Range Prognosis for Five Key Injured Players
Apr 21 2012
Ryan Howard (1B, PHI)
Injury: Howard ruptured his left Achilles tendon on the last play of the Phillies 2011 season in the playoffs. After having surgery to re-attach the tendon a few weeks later, the Phillies projected he could return in late May.
Recovery: Howard was right on the mark in early March when he developed an infection where the tendon connected to the bone. While the infection was not a serious one, and it is not uncommon, it has cost him a good four weeks of recovery, pushing his return into at least late June.
2012 Outlook: The Phillies and Howard hope to get the green light for baseball related drills to resume soon. He should be able to avoid another setback setting his return late in June. If this hold true,...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From The Big Hurt
Starting our weekly look at injuries with updates on Wednesday, Saturday, and Monday.
Mar 18 2026 3:05am
Mar 18 2026 3:05am
Taking a look at the current status of injured players. It's not that bad, other than the hamate crisis.
Mar 11 2026 8:15am
Mar 11 2026 8:15am
Someone ate a ham or something? Whoever Hamate is, he's already messing up our season. Plus, a few holdovers from 2025.
Feb 16 2026 3:09am
Feb 16 2026 3:09am
The home stretch is here. Will anyone still be standing?
Sep 22 2025 3:04am
Sep 22 2025 3:04am
How's Skubal? Also, Will Smith might be done. Or close.
Sep 15 2025 3:04am
Sep 15 2025 3:04am
