David Ortiz's Wife Offers Update On His Condition After Shooting

Ortiz is now sitting up and has taken some steps.

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David Ortiz was shot while at a night club in the Dominican Republic over the weekend which led to a ton of speculation circulating the health of the Boston Red Sox legend. Ortiz was immediately brought to a hospital in the DR where he received surgery that involved parts of his organs being removed. Once he was stable, Ortiz was moved to Boston where he received a second surgery just to make sure that he was going to be okay.

The baseball superstar has received a ton of support from fans around the world, who will be happy to know that Ortiz is sitting up in his bed in the ICU of the Massachusetts General Hospital. In a statement to TMZ, Ortiz's wife Tiffany explained that he has been able to take some steps around the hospital and that he'll be back to his usual self in no time.

"His condition is guarded and he will remain in the ICU for the coming days, but he is making good progress towards recovery," Tiffany said. “My family and I again want to thank everyone for their endless love and well wishes, and still ask for privacy while David continues to heal."

It's great to see Ortiz doing a lot better and we wish him nothing but the best as he works towards a full recovery.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.