Police in the Dominican Republic say former major league pitcher Pascual Perez has been killed during an apparent home invasion robbery, according to an ESPN.com report on Thursday.

The 55-year-old Perez last played for the Yankees in 1991. He was suspended in March 1992 following two positive tests for cocaine. 

He made his major league debut in 1980 with the Pirates and played 11 seasons, including stints with the Braves and Expos.