A’s pitcher Brandon McCarthy released from hospital

Oakland A’s pitcher Brandon McCarthy was discharged from the hospital Tuesday, less than a week after being struck in the head by a line drive off the bat of the Angels’ Erick Aybar.

McCarthy underwent emergency brain surgery Wednesday night to repair a fractured skull and stop bleeding around his brain.

McCarthy and his wife, Amanda, broke the news via Twitter:

Today is the day that Hobbes and I play nurse at home!!—
Amanda McCarthy (@Mrs_McCarthy32) September 11, 2012

WELL IF BEING DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL ISNT THE BEST TIME TO ASK ABOUT A THREESOME THEN IM FRESH OUT OF IDEAS—
Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) September 11, 2012

McCarthy’s recovery was in doubt at times during his hospitalization, but his doctors both said his recovery was sufficient enough to be released.