David Ortiz, who will turn 40 this year, has an open-ended future with the Boston Red Sox.

"David knows he's going to be a Red Sox [player] as long as he wants to be a Red Sox [player]," Ben Cherington said when asked about Ortiz's status beyond this season.

This season is the least guaranteed year on Ortiz's contract. He is due to make $16 million and with 425 plate appearances a vesting option for 2016 will trigger.

"There's been no discussion on it recently," Cherington said. "Honestly, we're just happy he's here. He's a huge part of what we're doing on the field. I think, given his stature and personality, I know he means a lot to people off the field too. He's part of the Red Sox legacy, part of the Boston pro sports legacy. He's also a DH who hits in the middle of the lineup. That's what we're focused on. We're happy to keep him there as long as he keeps doing it. There hasn't been any conversation."