Art Howe is making progress in his recovery after a COVID-19 diagnosis. © ROBERT HANASHIRO via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Art Howe discharged from hospital amid coronavirus battle

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 5/18/20

Former Major League Baseball player and manager Art Howe is doing well after the coronavirus had him hospitalized in the intensive care unit.

Howe was admitted to the hospital last week after testing positive for COVID-19, but now is on the road to recovery. The 73-year-old was released from the hospital on Sunday, and although he's feeling better, some symptoms still are lingering.

Art Howe, who had been hospitalized w/COVID-19, went home today:

"It was just a long five days or so. I’m finally feeling a little bit better. Still not able to eat real good, taste buds are giving me a hard time. It’s just nice to be back home & hopefully continue to progress."
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) May 17, 2020

Howe first felt symptoms of the novel coronavirus on May 3, according to ESPN, and was eventually taken to the hospital as his symptoms grew worse while trying to battle the virus at home.

The former Houston Astros, Oakland Athletics and New York Mets manager added that he'll remain in quarantine for at least another one to two weeks in order to not spread the virus.

In his 14-year managing career, Howe went 1,129-1,137 and received Manager of the Year votes seven times.

Howe's playing career was a little different, though. The infielder averaged .260 at the plate with 293 RBI, 43 home runs and a .708 OPS between the Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals.

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