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Watch: David Ortiz travels to space in promo for 'Life'

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Retirement has taken David Ortiz to some strange places, including the outer reaches of the solar system.

In a fake trailer for the upcoming science fiction film "Life," Ortiz is shown lounging and eating snacks under a scientific research team's microscope. The former Red Sox slugger proves mercurial when poked by a scientist's finger.

Ortiz has stuck to his guns about retirement, even though he hit .315 with 38 home runs, 127 RBIs, and an MLB-leading 48 doubles last season, finishing sixth in AL MVP voting.

He's not actually in the film, unless the above trailer is offering a massive - and incomprehensible - spoiler.

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