Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel will likely be laid to relaxation on Thursday … after he tragically died within the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.

The previous World Sequence champion was of the 100-plus individuals who perished when a roof collapsed throughout a Santo Domingo nightclub live performance … and his household stated they’ll now honor his reminiscence all through this week.

On Wednesday, Dotel’s family members stated they’re going to maintain an occasion at a DR funeral dwelling … earlier than the ex-Astros nearer will get a Christian burial on Thursday.

“OD was one in all a sort,” Octavio’s agent, Dan Horwits, stated in a press release to TMZ Sports activities. “One of many true joys to be round each on and off the sphere. His vitality, positivity and zest for all times had been infectious to all who had the pleasure of realizing him.”

Horwits continued, “It was an honor to symbolize OD. We cross alongside our ideas and prayers to his complete household in addition to everybody affected by the tragedy.”

Dotel broke into the Main Leagues with the Mets in 1999 and finally helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the Commissioner’s Trophy in 2011. In whole, he performed for 13 MLB groups … and logged 109 saves with a 3.78 ERA.

He was simply 51 years outdated when he handed.