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David Ortiz to Remain in Boston Hospital for 'Several Days' After Shooting

Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz is set to remain in the intensive care unit at Massachusetts General Hospital for the "next several days" after undergoing surgery.

The Red Sox released the following statement on behalf of Ortiz's wife, Tiffany Ortiz:

Boston Red Sox

The #RedSox today issued the following statement on behalf of Tiffany Ortiz: https://t.co/zJRZ3B2Nl3

According to ESPN.com, Ortiz was shot Sunday at a club in his native Dominican Republic. After undergoing emergency surgery, Ortiz underwent a second procedure that ended at around 1 a.m. ET on Tuesday after being flown to Boston.