Baby dead, baseball mystery ends in tragedy
Dodgers Pitcher Reveals Heartbreaking Family Loss
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia missed the entire World Series due to a personal tragedy that has now been revealed publicly.[7][9]
- Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, announced via Instagram that their newborn daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, passed away on October 26 during the championship series. [9][7]
- The couple wrote,
"Our little angel, we love you forever & you're with us always. Our beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday October 26th. There are no words to describe the pain we're going through but we hold her in our hearts and cherish every second we had with her."
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- Vesia, 29, had been absent from the team since the start of the World Series, originally cited by the Dodgers as dealing with a "deeply personal family matter." [1][5]
- The couple first shared news of their pregnancy in April. [1][7]
- They expressed gratitude to the Dodgers’ organization for their understanding and support:
"Thank you to the Dodgers for their understanding and support during this time. Our baseball family showed up for us and we wouldn’t be able to do this without them."
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Team’s Support and Tributes
- The Dodgers team rallied around Vesia, with manager Dave Roberts emphasizing support and understanding for their teammate's difficult circumstances. [1][7]
- Teammates honored Vesia by writing his jersey number, 51, on their caps during the World Series, and the opposing Blue Jays also observed the tribute in solidarity. [7]
Author’s summary
Alex Vesia's absence from the World Series highlights the profound impact of personal tragedy, as he and his wife mourn the loss of their newborn alongside heartfelt support from the Dodgers and baseball community.