David Ortiz is no longer in intensive care as he continues to recover from shooting
David Ortiz is getting healthier and has moved out of intensive care, though he remains hospitalized, his wife, Tiffany, said on Saturday.
The beloved former Boston Red Sox slugger affectionately known as "Big Papi," who helped guide the franchise to three World Series crowns, is recovering from a shooting in his native Dominican Republic earlier in June, which was reportedly a case of mistaken identity. After receiving initial treatment in the Dominican Republic, Ortiz was flown to Boston where he underwent surgery.
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View this post on InstagramDavid was moved out of the intensive care unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. He remains in good condition and continues to recover under the care of Drs. David King and Larry Ronan.A post shared by Tiffany Ortiz (@tlortiz) on Jun 22, 2019 at 3:18pm PDT
