Longtime MLB relief pitcher Octavio Dotel killed in Dominican nightclub collapse

Longtime MLB relief pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dozens of people killed in the Dominican Republic when a nightclub roof collapsed in Santo Domingo, officials said Tuesday.

Longtime MLB relief pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dozens of people killed in the Dominican Republic when a nightclub roof collapsed in Santo Domingo, officials said Tuesday.

The nation’s sports minister, Kelvin Cruz, confirmed Dotel, 51, who pitched for 13 teams, was among the victims.

"We deeply regret the passing of former Major Leagues and Immortal of Dominican Sport, Octavio Dotel," Cruz said in a statement.

Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Aug. 28, 2019.Tatiana Fernandez / AP file"His legacy on and off the field leaves an indelible mark on national baseball history. Peace to his soul and strength to his family and loved ones."

Dotel, a right-hander, broke into the big leagues with the New York Mets in 1999.