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Yankees release Danny Farquhar 14 months after dugout collapse

New York Yankees pitcher Danny Farquhar throws a bullpen session during baseball spring training Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (Thomas A. Ferrara / Newsday via AP)
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NEW YORK – The Yankees have released right-hander Danny Farquhar, ending the relief pitcher’s comeback try with New York more than a year after he collapsed in the Chicago White Sox dugout because of a ruptured aneurysm and brain hemorrhage.

The Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders announced the move Wednesday.

Farquhar buckled during a game with Chicago on April 20, 2018, and was hospitalized until May 7. He became a free agent after the season and signed with New York on a minor league contract.

The 32-year-old Farquhar pitched in three major league spring training games. After spending time in extended spring training to build up arm strength, Farquhar made two appearances with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this month, allowing seven runs in three innings.