Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco, both former Major League Baseball players, were among those killed in a roof collapse in the Dominican Republic on Monday evening, officials have confirmed. The incident took place at a social gathering in a yet-to-be-disclosed location.
Dotel, a right-handed pitcher, played for 13 MLB teams during his career, including the Houston Astros and New York Yankees. Blanco, a first baseman and outfielder, played for the Washington Nationals and Detroit Tigers. Their deaths have sent shockwaves through the baseball world.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the roof collapse. Further information will be released as the investigation progresses. The Dominican Republic baseball community mourns the loss of these two prominent figures.
Former MLB Players Dotel, Blanco Die in Dominican Republic Collapse

Former Major League Baseball players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco tragically died in a roof collapse in the Dominican Republic on Monday night. The incident occurred at a social gathering, according to local authorities. Details surrounding the collapse are still emerging as investigators work to determine the cause. The loss of these two athletes has shocked the baseball community.