BOSTON — Red Sox legend David Ortiz is back home and posting to social media for the first time since he was shot in the Dominican Republic on June 9.
Ortiz spent over a month and a half in the hospital and underwent several surgeries after being ambushed by a gunman at a bar in his native D.R.
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In his first social media post since the shooting, Ortiz said, "Being at home and look at my family celebrating that I'm here safe is priceless... Thank for all the prayers. Too bad I can't crush food yet!!!!"
In a statement released Monday, Ortiz thanked the medical team who helped save his life, calling them "some of the best teammates I have ever had."
Planning on spending the following weeks focusing on his rehabilitation, Ortiz said, "I am feeling good but know I need to do my rehab just like I did when I was recovering from injuries playing baseball."
The Red Sox confirmed Big Papi was released from Mass. General Hospital on Friday. He will continue his rehabilitation at home with full-time nurses and regular visits from his primary physician.
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