MLB Pitcher Octavio Dotel Dies in Dominican Republic Tragedy
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Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, 51, died in a nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic. At least 79 people perished in the tragedy, including former MLB player Tony Blanco and the governor of Monte Cristi province, Nelsy Cruz (sister of MLB player Nelson Cruz). Dotel, who played for the White Sox from 2008-2009, and others were initially rescued but succumbed to injuries. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed condolences, highlighting the strong baseball ties between the MLB and the Dominican Republic. The New York Mets held a moment of silence in Dotel's honor.
Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, 51, died in a nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic. At least 79 people perished in the tragedy, including former MLB player Tony Blanco and the governor of Monte Cristi province, Nelsy Cruz (sister of MLB player Nelson Cruz). Dotel, who played for the White Sox from 2008-2009, and others were initially rescued but succumbed to injuries. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed condolences, highlighting the strong baseball ties between the MLB and the Dominican Republic. The New York Mets held a moment of silence in Dotel's honor.
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