Ortiz celebrated by White Sox, Manfred

CHICAGO — When David Ortiz decided that 2016 was going to be his final Major League season, he gave Commissioner Rob Manfred a heads-up before the news become public.

Manfred was appreciative of the gesture — and of the fine career Ortiz has produced.

“I had an opportunity to spend some time with David during the offseason,” said Manfred, who was at U.S. Cellular Field for Thursday night’s Red Sox-White Sox game. “He actually came in and told me before it was announced it was going to be his last season. He’s been a great Red Sox [player], he’s been a great ambassador for the game.

“He’s one of those individuals who has an engaging smile that he wears most of the time — good or bad — and athletes that I know, people in Boston, have come to love. He’s had a great career, and I really wish him all the best.”

Playing his final regular-season road game in Chicago on Thursday night, Ortiz was honored by the White Sox in a pregame ceremony.

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