BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 09: David Ortiz looks on before the Red Sox home opening game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on April 09, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Ortiz Makes First Public Comments Since Shooting On Monday, David Ortiz made his first public comments since he was shot last month in the Dominican Republic.
In an Instagram post, Big Papi confirmed that he was home with his family and thanked fans for "all the prayers".
Ortiz’s message accompanied a photo of a steak on the grill. It’s clear he’s in good spirits. Here’s what Ortiz wrote: “Being at home and look at my family celebrating that lm here safe is priceless… Thank for all the prayers Too bad l can’t crush food yet !!!! Estando ya en casa y viendo a mi familia celebrarlo no tiene precio gracias por todas sus oraciones … lo único malo es que no puedo matar la liga comiendo todavía !!!”
Ortiz, who underwent three surgeries during a lengthy hospital stay, called it "priceless" to be home celebrating with his family, although the former Red Sox slugger lamented "Too bad I can't crush food yet!"
