Mr. Howard suffered the torn Achilles tendon while running to first base during his last at-bat during the postseason. Dr. Myerson confirmed a full tear in Mr. Howard’s ankle and was able to successfully repair it.
The recovery process could take six months to one year. Mr. Howard is also receiving platelet-rich plasma injections to speed up the recovery process, according to the report.
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