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UPDATE: Farquhar critical but stable

Posted at 11:59 AM, Apr 23, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-23 12:59:26-04

CHICAGO (AP) – White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar was in stable but critical condition Saturday, a day after suffering a brain hemorrhage while in the dugout during a game.
  
Farquhar passed out in the sixth inning Friday night after getting two outs against Houston. He was helped by team medical personnel and on-site EMTs, and regained consciousness before he was taken to a hospital by ambulance.
  
The White Sox announced that additional testing revealed the brain hemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm. Farquhar was receiving treatment and being closely monitored in the neurosurgical ICU unit at Rush University Medical center.
  
Manager Rick Renteria met with players before Saturday’s game against Houston and updated them on Farquhar’s condition. Asked if the right-hander required surgery, Renteria said, "We’ll see how they proceed and hopefully the outcome is a positive one."
  
The team said it will provide updates on Farquhar’s health as appropriate, but requested privacy for the family.

Farquhar passed out in the dug out during the game, and underwent surgery Saturday to relieve swelling on his brain.