David Ortiz's condition has been upgraded to "good," his wife Tiffanyreported Wednesday, nine days after he was shot in his native Dominican Republic Francisco Liriano Jersey .

This morning, Davids condition was upgraded to good by his doctors and he continues to make progre s with his recovery in the intensive care unit at Ma sachusetts General Hospital," Tiffany Ortiz said in a statement Charlie Morton Jersey released by the Red Sox.

We remain grateful to everyone who has helped David through this ordeal, both in the Dominican Republic and here in Boston. David Carlos Beltran Jersey s journey to good health has been bolstered by the many expre sions of love that have come to us from acro s the globe. Your support has lifted his spirits tremendously during this challenging time.

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The retired Red Sox star had been listed in "guarded" condition in recent days. He underwent surgery in the Dominican Republic following the shooting, and doctors removed hisgallbladder and part of his intestines. He was then transported to Boston.

The 43-year-old Ortiz was at aSanto Domingo bar the night of June 9 when a suspect shot him at close range. Thus far Houston Astros Jersey , 11 people have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting. reports that prosecutors are expected to revealthemotive and plotbehind the shooting Wednesday.

Ortiz, affectionately known as "Big Papi," was a 10-time All Carlos Lee Jersey -Star who led the Red Sox to three World Series titles.