MLB legend Pedro Martinez revealed Tuesday night time that he has members of the family who’re nonetheless buried within the rubble after a roof collapsed at a nightclub within the Dominican Republic.
The previous Boston Pink Sox star talked concerning the tragedy that has left greater than 120 individuals lifeless and a whole bunch extra injured in Santo Domingo.
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Boston Pink Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez, #45, pitches in the course of the 1998 season at Fenway Park in Boston. (USA TODAY Sports activities)
“I nonetheless have members of the family which might be nonetheless within the rubble, and we don’t know what occurred to them, however we simply need to be sturdy, like we now have all the time been,” he stated in a video posted to his Instagram.
Martinez expressed his condolences to those that have misplaced family members and who’re nonetheless looking for those that are lacking.
“With a heavy coronary heart I ship condolences to all our members of the family and the individuals in the US which have household within the Dominican Republic,” he added in a publish on X.
“We’re unhappy and affected by the tragedy. Our hearts are with you. We’re a rustic that prays so much and stays united on a regular basis.”
Beginning pitcher Pedro Martinez, #45 of the Boston Pink Sox, throws a pitch in opposition to the St. Louis Cardinals in the course of the first inning of sport three of the World Collection on Oct. 26, 2004 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (Al Bello/Getty Photographs)
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The Jet Set nightclub was packed on Monday night time going into Tuesday morning because it held certainly one of its weekly events. Former MLB gamers Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco had been amongst these lifeless when all the roof collapsed as revelers danced to a merengue live performance.
Nelsy Cruz, the governor of the northwestern province of Montecristi and sister of former MLB All-Star Nelson Cruz, referred to as Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader whereas trapped within the rubble. She died later within the hospital. Different victims included singer Rubby Perez, saxophonist Luis Solis, clothier Martin Polanco and several other others.
Officers put the loss of life toll at 124.
Authorities have requested for calm as these ready for data on their family members have grown more and more apprehensive.
MLB remembered those that had been misplaced within the tragedy earlier than some video games on Tuesday night time.
Rescue employees seek for survivors on the Jet Set nightclub after its roof collapsed two nights prior throughout a merengue live performance in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Picture/Ricardo Hernandez)
“Main League Baseball is deeply saddened by the passings of Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco, Nelsy Cruz and all of the victims of final night time’s tragedy in Santo Domingo,” he stated. “We ship our heartfelt condolences to the households and pals of all those that have been affected and to our colleague Nelson and his complete household,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred stated in a press release.
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“The connection between baseball and the Dominican Republic runs deep, and we’re pondering of all of the Dominican gamers and followers throughout the sport at present.”
Fox Information’ Chantz Martin and The Related Press contributed to this report.
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