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Red Sox Helping Transfer David Ortiz From Dominican Republic to Boston After Shooting

The Red Sox and Massachusetts General Hospital are working with the family of David Ortiz to transfer the Red Sox legend to Boston from the Dominican Republic to help his recovery after getting shot Sunday, The Boston Globe reports.

Ortiz is reportedly recovering from organ damage suffered when he was shot Sunday. The Globe reports there is a plane headed to the Dominican Republic to bring Ortiz back to Boston if he is able to travel.

According to Enrique Rojas of ESPN, the plane sent by the team is about to land in the Dominican Republic and Ortiz will be able to travel to Boston once its prepared to transport him.