The former Boston Red Sox star is in a stable condition in intensive care but is expected to be flown to Massachusetts General Hospital. Lopez confirmed Ortiz woke on Monday morning and spoke briefly to his family. (Image: Getty Images)Ortiz, 43, - known as Big Papi - played for the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins before retiring in 2016. During his 14 seasons with the Red Sox he was an All-Star ten times and a three-time World Series Champion. He signed for the Red Sox in 2003 and became 'one of the greatest designated hitters the game has ever seen'.

Source: Daily Mirror June 10, 2019 20:50 UTC