Danny Farquhar is progressing well, speaking to doctors and family per latest medical update from White Sox

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Danny Farquhar is progressing well according to his medical team, the White Sox announced in an update on the pitcher's condition Monday.

Farquhar suffered a brain hemorrhage when a ruptured aneurysm caused a brain bleed during the sixth inning of Friday's game against the Houston Astros. He is stable but still remains in critical condition while being treated by the neurosurgical team at RUSH University Medical Center.

Farquhar, who had successful surgery Saturday, has use of his extremities and his speaking with doctors and his family.

Here is the full update on Farquhar provided by the White Sox, which includes how fans can send "get well" wishes to the pitcher:

"Danny Farquhar’s medical team reported today that Danny is progressing well following a successful surgery Saturday to address the aneurysm. Farquhar has use of his extremities, is responding appropriately to questions and commands and is speaking to doctors and his family.

"Danny remains in critical, but neurologically stable condition in the ICU unit at RUSH.  Farquhar’s wife, Lexie, and family members are present at the hospital as he continues to receive treatment and close monitoring by the neurosurgical team. He is expected to remain in the neurosurgical ICU at RUSH for the next few weeks.

"Fans interested is sending 'Get Well' wishes and letters of support to Farquhar should address mail to him at Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 W 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616.

"His family and the White Sox organization appreciate all of the messages of support for Danny, and the White Sox also appreciate fans and friends keeping Danny and his family in their thoughts and prayers.

"The White Sox will provide additional updates on Farquhar’s health as appropriate, but the club also asks that everyone continue to respect the privacy of the Farquhar family at this time. Thank you."

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