Fresh off of the Baseball Hall of Fame introduction this year, David Ortiz is launching a new venture: Papi Cannabis, a line of cannabis products which will be available at some Massachusetts dispensaries beginning this month.

Papi Cannabis is created in partnership with Rev Brands, a cannabis manufacturer and wholesaler in Massachusetts. Papi Cannabis products will be available at three Revolutionary Clinics, located in Cambridge and Somerville, as well as leading recreational dispensaries in the Bay State.

Ortiz mentioned in a press release that he started using cannabis as a way of managing physical pain from years of playing baseball. “Cannabis changed my life for the better”, says David. For Ortiz, cannabis started as a way to manage physical pain, and to balance the stress of his schedule. “For a while, I used to experience a lot of pain and stress. That’s why I want people to understand the healing side of cannabis.”

“Once I embraced the flow of the flower everything changed,” Ortiz said in the release. “Cannabis has helped me relax, sleep better, manage stress and heal physically after a lifetime of playing ball, and I look forward to sharing Papi Cannabis and my personal journey to help people understand its benefits.” 

Sweet Sluggers will be the first product in the Papi Cannabis line. They are pre-rolled blunts featuring “Ortiz’s choice” marijuana strains like Black Mamba #7, Lava Cake #7, Motorbreath #15, and Bootylicious #4, according to the release. The blunts are wrapped in traditional, non-tobacco wrappers.

“I personally prefer pre-rolled blunts, and these ones are special to me because I was able to work with my daughter Alexandra on the colorful artwork for the packaging,” Ortiz said in a statement. “I love that we were able to incorporate her design.” Ortiz finished by giving a powerful statement “Put in your time, be dedicated, and make sure you are having fun along the way. Good things come to good people that set a plan and work hard to achieve their dreams.”

Later this summer, the brand will launch other products, such as a vape cartridge, a chocolate edible made with fair trade Dominican chocolate, and a healing salve.