Dotel, a longtime journeyman pitcher, played for 13 teams in his career, including the Cardinals in their 2011 World Series Championship season.

Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco and Nelsy Cruz are among those killed when a roof collapsed at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo.

Octavio Dotel, who pitched for 13 major league teams in a 15-year career and won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals, was among the dead after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in his native Dominican Republic where he was attending a merengue concert.

Former major league pitcher Octavio Dotel reportedly has died from injuries suffered in a mass casualty event at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic.

Octavio Dotel’s teammates during his time with the Astros spoke fondly of his humor, humility and big heart. Dotel, who passed away early Tuesday in his native Dominican Republic, was also a dominant relief pitcher who pitched in 302 games during his five seasons in Houston,

Octavio Dotel, a former MLB pitcher and World Series champion, was among the deceased following a roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic. The Jet Set nightclub was known for hosting merengue parties every Monday.

Among the dead are former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and former first baseman Tony Blanco, who once played for the Red Sox organization in the minor leagues.