Former Montreal Expos great Gary Carter was released from hospital Wednesday, one day after he went to the emergency room with shortness of breath and chest pain.
According to ESPN.com, Carter's daughter, Kimmy Bloemers, posted on the family website that the Hall of Fame catcher had blood clots in his right leg and chest.
The 57-year-old Carter was diagnosed with brain tumours in May and has been undergoing treatment since June.
ESPNNewYork.com was granted access to the family's website.
“These blood clots are very controllable and this new medication should help dissolve the problems,” Bloemers wrote on the website. “Dad is very lucky it was caught so early.”
ESPN reported Thursday that Carter was sent home from hospital on Wednesday and will be seen by doctors on Friday.
“Even though this hasn't been the easiest week, we are encouraged by the wonderful doctors who are taking so much time to take care for dad,” Bloemers wrote. “Dad will get through this as he has with his pneumonia, stomach pains, radiation, restless nights, hand cramps, etc.. . . He is not going to let these ‘bumps' stand in the way of this miracle. Our family is walking with dad in this journey as the Lord is guiding our steps each day.”
Carter played 19 seasons in the majors, including 12 seasons with the Montreal Expos. He also spent five years with the New York Mets and a season each with the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers.
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