David Ortiz Is 'in Good Spirits' as He Continues to Recover After Undergoing Third Surgery

Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images David Ortizis continuing to recover afterundergoing a third surgerythis week, one month after the retired Boston Red Sox player wasshot in the Dominican Republic. The surgery occurred at Massachusetts General, where Ortiz, 43, was airlifted to following the shooting. “David is recovering and is in good spirits,” Tiffany shared. “We continue to be incredibly appreciative of the kindness and compassion shown to David and to our entire family during this difficult time.

David Ortiz Is in 'Stable' Condition After Undergoing Second Surgery for Gunshot Wound in Boston

David Ortiz underwent his second surgery after being shot at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic,ESPN reported, with the operation occurring after the athlete arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, on Monday night. The second surgery concluded at about 1 a.m. ET Tuesday morning, Ortiz’s medical assistant Leo Lopez toldESPN. The former Boston Red Sox player is now awake and in “stable” condition, his wife Tiffany Ortiz said in astatementissued through the Red Sox.

David Ortiz Lists Miami Mansion for $12.5 Million

Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Baseball Hall of FamerDavid “Big Papi” Ortizhas put his home up for sale. TheBoston Red Soxalum, 47, purchased the property with his then-wife Tiffany for$1.5 million in 2016after announcing his retirement and built the mansion as it stands today in 2019, according toMansion Global. Ortiz told the publication in an email that his decision to sell was based on the fact that his children, Alexandra, 21, and D’Angelo, 18, have grown up and moved out of the house.

David Ortiz Moved from Dominican Republic to Boston to Receive Care for Gunshot Wound

David Ortiz landed in Boston on Monday night to receive further treatment for the gunshot wound he sustained on Sunday in the Dominican Republic. Upon landing, Boston police escorted an ambulance carrying the 43-year-old former MLB slugger to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he will continue to receive medical support after undergoing an emergency six-hour surgery in the Dominican Republic,ESPN reported. The bullet went straight through his back and stomach, damaging Ortiz’s intestines and liver, according to the outlet.

David Ortiz Released from Boston Hospital Nearly 7 Weeks After Shooting in Dominican Republic

David Ortizwas released from Massachusetts General Hospital nearly seven weeks after he was shot at a nightclub in his native Dominican Republic.The Boston Red Sox confirmed in a statement on Saturday that the legendary player had been home since Friday, according toThe Boston Globe,ESPN,andNBC.“We understand that David has been released from MGH,” Red Sox management said in the statement, according toThe Globe. “There will be an update on his condition early next week.