Ryan Howard (Achilles) takes batting practice
Ryan Howard - 1B - Philadelphia Phillies
May 8, 2012 - 8:55 AM ET
Ryan Howard (Achilles) took batting practice Monday for the first time since February.
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. classified the news as "progress." Howard was recently given clearance to ramp up baseball activities at the team's spring training complex in Clearwater, Florida. It's not clear when he'll go out on a minor league rehab assignment, but a return in late May or early June is possible provided there are no setbacks.
Source: Associated Press