The horrible tragedy on the ‘Jet Set’ nightclub within the Dominican Republic brought on ache and unhappiness additionally inside MLB, after it was revealed that three members of his household died within the collapse of the roof of the aforementioned place.
Among the many victims reported by the authorities in Santo Domingo, it was reported that within the collapse of the constructing have been Octavio Dotel, former pitcher of the New York Yankees; Tony Blanco, former participant of the Washington Nationals; in addition to Nelsy Cruz, sister of seven-time All-Star Nelson Cruz.
Tragedy in Santo Domingo! Nightclub roof collapses throughout live performance
Earlier than the collapse, famend merengue singer Rubby Perez carried out on stage on the nightclub. Sadly, he was additionally initially rescued by paramedics alive, however his situation worsened and he died.
Yankees ship condolences
Within the face of the grief that overwhelms the Dominican folks and the world of MLB, the Yankees expressed their deepest condolences to the households and family members of all of the victims of the collapse on the ‘Jet Set‘: “The Yankees mourn the passing of former Yankees pitcher Octavio Dotel and lengthen our sincerest condolences to the household, associates and family members of Octavio. Our hearts are with all these affected by the tragedy within the Dominican Republic,” the Bronx workforce stated on its X account.
Dan Horwits, Dotel‘s agent, commented on this incident and stated: “The BHSC household is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Octavio Dotel. His vitality, positivity and enthusiasm for all times was infectious to everybody who had the pleasure of understanding him.”
For his half, Main League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred issued his phrases for these affected by this tragedy in Santo Domingo. “Main League Baseball is deeply saddened by the passing of Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco, Nelsy Cruz and all of the victims of final evening’s tragedy in Santo Domingo.”
