The Dodgers have left lefty relief pitcher Alex Vesia off their World Series roster due to a "deeply personal family matter."
It's certainly on our hearts and we miss him, and we'll be thinking about him.
Manager Dave Roberts stated that Vesia is "most likely" to miss the entire series. The team has adjusted their bullpen, adding right-handers Edgardo Henriquez and Will Kl.
Vesia's absence is due to a personal family matter he and his wife, Kayla, are dealing with. The Dodgers could have put him on family bereavement leave, but this would have limited his absence to 3-7 days.
Now, Vesia can only be added to the roster as a replacement for an injured player. The team will be thinking of him during the series.
Author's summary: Dodgers leave Alex Vesia off roster due to personal family matter.