Pedro Martinez's Family Missing Amid 124 Deaths in Dominican Nightclub Collapse

Pedro Martinez, a Hall of Fame pitcher, revealed that several of his family members are missing following the tragic roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which resulted in over 124 fatalities and injuries to more than 150 others. In heartfelt social media posts, Martinez expressed his sorrow and solidarity with those affected, stating, 'We are a country that prays a lot and remains united.' Among the deceased are former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco, as well as Nelsy Cruz, the governor of Montecristi province, and singer Rubby Perez, who was performing at the time. The incident, which occurred shortly after midnight, has left many families searching for their loved ones as rescue operations continue. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse, and MLB has extended its condolences to the victims' families, highlighting the impact on the baseball community.