Dotel’s best years were with the Houston Astros in the early 2000s. He was a setup man for star closer Billy Wagner, making 302 appearances and posting a 3.25 ERA in four-plus seasons.

Former Houston Astros relief pitcher Octavio Dotel reportedly ... He tallied 16 saves in place of the injured Billy Wagner in 2000, though he spent nearly his whole career as a setup man and ...

Former Houston Astros pitcher Octavio Dotel has passed ... through the 2000 season and filled in at closer for an injured Billy Wagner, accumulating 16 saves. Dotel began 2001 as a starter ...