Dave Roberts Discusses ‘Heartbreaking’ Alex Vesia News Ahead of Game 7
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the emotional news about left-handed reliever Alex Vesia before Game 7 of the World Series. The Dodgers announced the day before Game 1 that Vesia would be away from the team due to a "deeply personal family matter" involving him and his wife.
Team Support and Tribute
In response, the Dodgers bullpen honored Vesia by writing his number. Similarly, during Game 6, the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen showed the same tribute in a touching gesture that went beyond baseball.
“It’s everything,” Roberts said. “I didn’t learn that until after the game last night, and I think it really speaks to the brotherhood of athletes, Major League Baseball players. They’ll all say that ‘baseball is what we do but it's not who we are,’ and for these guys to recognize Alex, and what he and Kayla have gone through, heartbreaking is not even a good enough descriptor."
“But for them to acknowledge that, it just speaks to how much respect and love that they have for one another. It’s a huge, huge tribute to Alex.”
The support highlighted the deep respect and solidarity among players during one of the most critical moments of the baseball season.
Author’s summary: The Dodgers and Blue Jays showed heartfelt solidarity for Alex Vesia amid personal struggles, illustrating the deep bonds and respect among MLB players beyond the game.