Ex-MLB Players Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco among dead in Domincan Republic rooftop collapse

[Dback Jon]

Ex-MLB players Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco among dead in Dominican Republic roof collapse

Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco were among the former MLB players who were killed in the Dominican Republic roof collapse on Monday night, officials said.

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Ex-MLB players Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco among dead in Dominican Republic roof collapse​

More than 50 people died in the tragedy​

Octavio Dotel, a World Series champion pitcher, and former major league Tony Blanco were among those who died following the collapse of a roof at a Dominican Republic nightclub, officials said Tuesday.

Dotel was a native of Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic's capital city, and was inside the Jet Set nightclub early Tuesday when the roof fell as singer Rubby Pérez performed on stage.

Officials had rescued Dotel from the debris earlier and brought him to a hospital. But the World Series champion later succumbed to his injuries. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Professional Baseball League spokesman Satosky Terrero also confirmed the death of Dominican baseball player Tony Blanco.

 

[Dback Jon]

Nelsy Cruz, the governor of the northwestern province of Montecristi and sister of seven-time MLB All-Star Nelson Cruz, was also among the victims. She had called Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader at 12:49 a.m. local time, saying she was trapped and that the roof had collapsed, Dominican Republic First Lady Raquel Abraje told reporters.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Death toll continues to rise.

Roof collapse at Dominican club kills at least 124 as officials scramble to identify victims

Roof collapse at Dominican club kills at least 124 as officials scramble to identify victims

Dozens of people have gathered at the Dominican Republic’s forensic institute, hoping for news of their loved ones who are still missing.

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[Ronin]

Pedro Martinez: Family missing after roof collapse

Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez said on social media that several of his family members were inside the nightclub that collapsed in the Dominican Republic.

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[Ronin]

Heart breaking

 

[Dback Jon]

Pedro Martinez: Family missing after roof collapse

Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez said on social media that several of his family members were inside the nightclub that collapsed in the Dominican Republic.

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Baseball and the Dominican Republic go hand-in-hand.