David Ortiz Upgraded To 'Good,' Remains In ICU

BOSTON — Red Sox icon David Ortiz this week made a huge stride in his recovery from being shot in the back in his native Dominican Republic. The former slugger's condition was upgraded to "good," his wife said in a statement Tuesday. The Red Sox icon remained in the Intensive Care Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, where made progress nine days after the shooting.

ESPN reported Ortiz has started eating "soft foods" and has been in touch with former teammates over the phone.

Tiffany Ortiz thanked people for the "many expressions of love" her family has received in the wake of what authorities called an assassination attempt on one of the Dominican's most beloved sports stars.

Meanwhile, prosecutors indicated they'll provide more details Wednesday about the plot to kill Ortiz. Ten people are already in custody related to last Sunday's shooting, including the people accused of paying out and putting together the hit squad. Ortiz was shot once in the back; the bullet pierced through his stomach.

The following is Tiffany Ortiz's statement, released by the Red Sox:

"This morning, David’s condition was upgraded to 'good' by his doctors and he continues to make progress with his recovery in the Intensive Care Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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