MLB legend Pedro Martinez revealed Tuesday night that he has family members who are still buried in the rubble after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic.

The former Boston Red Sox star talked about the tragedy that has left more than 120 people dead and hundreds more injured in Santo Domingo.

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"I still have family members that are still in the rubble, and we don’t know what happened to them, but we just want to be strong, like we have always been," he said in a video posted to his Instagram.

Martinez expressed his condolences to those who have lost loved ones and who are still trying to find those who are missing.

"With a heavy heart I send condolences to all our family members and the people in the United States that have family in the Dominican Republic," he added in a post on X. 

"We are sad and affected by the tragedy. Our hearts are with you.  We are a country that prays a lot and remains united all the time."

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The Jet Set nightclub was packed on Monday night going into Tuesday morning as it held one of its weekly parties. Former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco were among those dead when the entire roof collapsed as revelers danced to a merengue concert.

Nelsy Cruz, the governor of the northwestern province of Montecristi and sister of former MLB All-Star Nelson Cruz, called Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader while trapped in the rubble. She died later in the hospital. Other victims included singer Rubby Perez, saxophonist Luis Solis, fashion designer Martin Polanco and several others.

Officials put the death toll at 124. 

Authorities have asked for calm as those waiting for information on their loved ones have grown increasingly worried.

MLB remembered those who were lost in the tragedy before some games on Tuesday night.

"Major League Baseball is deeply saddened by the passings of Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco, Nelsy Cruz and all the victims of last night's tragedy in Santo Domingo," he said. "We send our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of all those who have been affected and to our colleague Nelson and his entire family," MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.

"The connection between baseball and the Dominican Republic runs deep, and we are thinking of all the Dominican players and fans across the game today."

Fox News’ Chantz Martin and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Tony Blanco, a former Major League Baseball player who played for the Washington Nationals, was credited with saving a teammate before he died in a Dominican Republic roof collapse.

Former MLB player Esteban Germán told MLB reporter Héctor Gómez he had just returned to the bathroom and sat down at their table when Blanco noticed the ceiling started to come down. Germán said Blanco pushed him out of the way as the ceiling was getting ready to fall on him.

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Unfortunately, Blanco died moments later.

Blanco, World Series champion Octavio Dotel and Nelsy Cruz, the sister of ex-MLB All-Star outfielder Nelson Cruz, were among the nearly 100 people who died when the roof collapsed at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo early Tuesday morning.

MLB Commisioner Rob Manfred was among those who paid tribute to those who were lost.

"Major League Baseball is deeply saddened by the passings of Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco, Nelsy Cruz and all the victims of last night's tragedy in Santo Domingo," he said. "We send our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of all those who have been affected and to our colleague Nelson and his entire family.

"The connection between baseball and the Dominican Republic runs deep, and we are thinking of all the Dominican players and fans across the game today."

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Officials said the death toll increased to 113 as rescuers continued their frantic search for any survivors.

Juan Manuel Mendez, emergency operations director, said Tuesday evening emergency personnel were still sifting through the rubble.

"We’re going to search tirelessly for people," Méndez said.

Jet Set is famous in the Dominican Republic for its Monday parties where renowned artists perform. Merengue singer Rubby Perez was performing when the roof collapsed and is among the missing.

"It happened so quickly. I managed to throw myself into a corner," he said, adding that he initially thought it was an earthquake," Perez’s manager Enrique Paulino said.

Blanco, 43, played for the Nationals in 2005. He appeared in 56 games and had one home run. He spent most of his career either in the minor leagues or in Japan. His son, Tony Blanco Jr., is in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ farm system.

Dotel, 51, played 15 years in the majors and won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011. He spent five of the 15 years with the Houston Astros. He picked up 109 saves in his career along with a 3.78 ERA.

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Octavio Dotel, a World Series champion pitcher, and former major league Tony Blanco were among those who died following the collapse of a roof at a Dominican Republic nightclub, officials said Tuesday.

Dotel was a native of Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic's capital city, and was inside the Jet Set nightclub early Tuesday when the roof fell as singer Rubby Pérez performed on stage. 

Officials had rescued Dotel from the debris earlier and brought him to a hospital. But the World Series champion later succumbed to his injuries. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Professional Baseball League spokesman Satosky Terrero also confirmed the death of Dominican baseball player Tony Blanco.

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Blanco played one season in the majors with the Washington Nationals in 2005. He played most of his career in the minors and in Japan.

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A Dominican National Police spokesman confirmed Dotel died while he was in transit to the hospital.

"Dotel was taken to one of the designated hospitals. On the way there, his condition worsened and he died," police spokesman Diego Pesqueira said.

Fox News Digital contacted the Emergency Operations Center and an agent listed for Dotel for comment but didn't immediately hear back.

Nelsy Cruz, the governor of the northwestern province of Montecristi and sister of seven-time MLB All-Star Nelson Cruz, was also among the victims. She had called Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader at 12:49 a.m. local time, saying she was trapped and that the roof had collapsed, Dominican Republic First Lady Raquel Abraje told reporters. 

Officials said Cruz died later at the hospital.

Manfred released a statement on their deaths.

"Major League Baseball is deeply saddened by the pasings of Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco, Nelsy Cruz and all the victims of last night's tragedy in Santo Domingo," he said. "We send our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of all those who have been affected and to our colleague Nelson and his entire family.

"The connection between baseball and the Dominican Republic runs deep, and we are thinking of all the Dominican players and fans across the game today."

Dotel played for the Houston Astros from 2000-04. The team paid tribute to the late pitcher on Tuesday afternoon. 

The confirmed death toll had reached 58 as of late Tuesday afternoon, Méndez said. Earlier, officials had said there were at least 160 people injured.

Dotel played for 13 MLB teams during his 15-year major league career. He made his debut with the New York Mets and last appeared in a game with the Detroit Tigers in 2013.

The pitcher was a member of the St. Louis Cardinals team that defeated the Texas Rangers in game seven of the 2011 World Series. He finished his big league career with 109 saves.

Dotel is survived by his wife Massiel and their two children, according to his MLB-listed bio. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Octavio Dotel, a World Series champion pitcher, was among the victims of the Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse incident, according to multiple reports.

Dotel was a native of Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic's capital city, and was inside the Jet Set nightclub early Tuesday when the roof fell as singer Rubby Pérez performed on stage. 

Dotel and Pérez were later pulled from the rubble. But the World Series champion later reportedly succumbed to his injuries. The Professional Baseball League of the Dominican Republic confirmed Dotel's death.

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"The Professional Baseball League of the Dominican Republic (LIDOM), expresses its regret for the death of former pitcher, Octavio Dotel, who was immortal of the Pavilion of Fame of the Dominican Sport.​ Peace to his soul," the league wrote in a social media post translated to English.

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General Juan Manuel Méndez, head of the Emergency Operations Center, also told Dominican newspaper Noticias Sin that Dotel had passed away.

A Dominican National Police spokesman confirmed Dotel died while he was in transit to the hospital.

"Dotel was taken to one of the designated hospitals. On the way there, his condition worsened and he died," police spokesman Diego Pesqueira said.

Fox News Digital contacted the Emergency Operations Center and an agent listed for Dotel for comment but didn't immediately hear back.

Dotel played for the Houston Astros from 2000-04. The team paid tribute to the late pitcher on Tuesday afternoon. 

The confirmed death toll had reached 58 as of late Tuesday afternoon, Méndez said. Earlier, officials had said there were at least 160 people injured.

Nelsy Cruz, the governor of the northwestern province of Montecristi and sister of seven-time MLB All-Star Nelson Cruz, was also among the victims. She had called Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader at 12:49 a.m. local time, saying she was trapped and that the roof had collapsed, Dominican Republic First Lady Raquel Abraje told reporters. 

Officials said Cruz died later at the hospital.

Dotel played for 13 MLB teams during his 15-year major league career. He made his debut with the New York Mets and last appeared in a game with the Detroit Tigers in 2013.

The pitcher was a member of the St. Louis Cardinals team that defeated the Texas Rangers in game seven of the 2011 World Series. He finished his big league career with 109 saves.

Dotel is survived by his wife Massiel and their two children, according to his MLB-listed bio. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Octavio Dotel, who won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011, was reportedly inside a Dominican Republic nightclub when the roof collapsed.

The former MLB pitcher was later pulled from the rubble at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, according to the New York Post.

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Seven others, including singer Rubby Pérez, were also rescued, local media reported.

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More than two dozen people died and 160 others were injured in the Dominican capital early Tuesday when the iconic nightclub where politicians, athletes and others were attending a merengue concert, authorities told The Associated Press.

Nearly 12 hours after the top of the nightclub collapsed onto patrons, rescue crews were still pulling out survivors from the debris. At the scene, firefighters used blocks of broken concrete and sawed pieces of wood to lift heavy debris as the noise of drills breaking through concrete filled the air.

It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the roof to collapse.

Jet Set issued a statement saying it was cooperating with authorities. 

"The loss of human life leaves us in a state of deep pain and dismay," it said.

Dotel played for 13 MLB teams during his 15-year major league career. He made his debut with the New York Mets, and last appeared in a game with the Detroit Tigers in 2013.

The pitcher was a member of the Cardinals team that defeated the Texas Rangers in game seven of the 2011 World Series.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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