For Los Angeles Angels starters Andrew Heaney and Garrett Richards, the hope of returning to the mound may look afar after both starters received mixed reports following ultrasound exams. However, Richards’ report came out more promising than Heaney’s according to team reports.
Both players received stem-cell treatment in Los Angeles in order to help repair an ulnar collateral ligament tear. The stem-cell treatment is said to repair ligaments faster than traditional surgery.
Both player’s injuries could eventually lead to Tommy John surgery, which will require a year of recovery. Could this stem-cell treatment be an alternative to Tommy John?