Posted By Lynn Worthy, Sun Staff

The following is the statement by Boston Red Sox medical director Dr. Thomas Gill updating David Ortiz's condition:

David Ortiz is in the process of undergoing further testing to determine the cause of his symptoms. As part of this procedure, David has had multiple consultations with the appropriate specialists at Massachusetts General Hospital under the direction of Red Sox Internist, Dr. Larry Ronan.

The testing and evaluation will continue throughout the remainder of this afternoon and evening. David will remain in the hospital Wednesday night. He is resting comfortably and is in good spirits.

More information will be released as it becomes available.