Westmoreland's Surgery 'Went Well,' Full Prognosis Unknown

Ryan Westmoreland had brain surgery on Tuesday and from all reports it 'went well':

A complete prognosis will not be known for a few days, the source said, but the club was hopeful that there will be a satisfactory outcome for the 19-year-old native of Portsmouth, R.I.

As of late Tuesday afternoon, there was no official word from the team on Westmoreland’s surgery, and a club spokesperson said she was uncertain when there would be an announcement.

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The condition, while potentially life-threatening, has a low mortality rate, but there is a risk of neurological damage that could affect a variety of functions, including movement and vision.

Westmoreland, 19, is considered the Red Sox's No. 1 or No. 2 prospect in the system, depending on who you ask. Westmoreland is a five-tool athlete the Sox drafted in the fifth round last year. Scouts compare Westmoreland to a young Grady Sizemore.