The New York Yankees have issued a statement following the tragic passing of former relief pitcher Octavio Dotel. Dotel, who played for 13 different Major League Baseball teams throughout his career, including the Yankees, tragically lost his life after being injured in the collapse of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday morning. He was 51 years old at the time of his death.
In their statement, the Yankees expressed their deep sorrow, saying, “The Yankees mourn the passing of former Yankees pitcher Octavio Dotel and extend our deepest condolences to Octavio’s family, friends, and loved ones. Our hearts are with all those impacted by the tragedy in the Dominican Republic ,” a sentiment shared via their official account on X (formerly Twitter). The team’s words reflect a deep sense of loss, not only for Dotel’s family but for all those who knew him.
Dotel, who began his Major League Baseball career with the New York Mets, was honored by the Mets before their game on Tuesday with a moment of silence in remembrance of his life and career.
The tragic incident occurred around 1 a.m. local time, though the exact cause of the nightclub’s collapse remains under investigation. Initially, Dotel was rescued from the debris and rushed to the hospital; however, he unfortunately passed away while being transported, according to a spokesperson for the Dominican National Police who spoke with ESPN. The sudden nature of his death has left many in the baseball community and beyond mourning the loss of a talented athlete and beloved individual.
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