‘Spent a Lot of Time Together’- Yankees Legend Derek Jeter Reacts After Beloved Former Red Sox Slugger David Ortiz Gets Hall of Fame Induction

Derek Jeter has been one of the significant faces in Major League Baseball. An MLB Hall of Famer and five-time World Champion, the New York Yankees legend, enjoyed an illustrious baseball career. Although the Yankees and Red Sox share the fiercest rivalry, Jeter did not shy away from congratulating David Ortiz on his big day.

Jeter and Ortiz played in MLB when the rivalries between the Red Sox and Yankees were on a new high. The two share eight World Series titles, five for Derek Jeter and three for David Ortiz. Despite being rivals in the ballparks, Jeter and Ortiz always shared a good relationship off the field.

Notably, earlier this year, MLB elected the former Red Sox slugger for the Hall of Fame induction. But after months of wait, Ortiz finally got inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame with six other inductees on Sunday.

Why did Derek Jeter not attend David Ortiz’s Hall of Fame induction?

One of the biggest highlights of the Hall of Fame ceremony was that the Yankees legend Derek Jeter did not make it to the event. And being a rival player, his absence raised a lot of questions. However, after a while, Jeter revealed the reason.

Taking to Twitter, Jeter informed that he was occupied in a Covid situation in his family. And that is why he could not attend the event. 

“Very disappointed to miss today’s induction ceremony. Unfortunately my family is dealing with a Covid situation,” Jeter tweeted.

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Though the Yankees legend did not accompany his rival-friend David Ortiz on his special day, Jeter congratulated Ortiz for his incredible honor via Twitter.

“We’ve spent a lot of time together on the field between New York, Boston, and numerous All-Star Games… Glad to add Cooperstown to that list. Congratulation David Ortiz!” tweeted Jeter.

Notably, Jeter and Ortiz have played against each other for over a decade in MLB. And on top of that, they have also shared the locker room during their many All-Star appearances.

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Do you think Jeter’s absence would affect his relationship with David Ortiz?