Baby Death Shadows World Series Absence
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia has revealed the heartbreaking reason for his absence during the World Series. The 29-year-old was away from the team for the entire series due to a deeply personal family tragedy.
Loss of Their Baby
In a joint Instagram post with his wife Kayla on Saturday, the couple shared the devastating news of their baby's passing. Their daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, died on Sunday, October 26th.
“Our little angel we love you forever & you’re with us always,” the post read. “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.”
Family Support and Appreciation
Alex and Kayla had publicly announced their pregnancy in April. When Alex's absence began at the World Series start, the Dodgers referred to it as a “deeply personal family matter.”
The couple expressed gratitude for the Dodgers and their extended baseball family:
“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.”
Background
- Alex Vesia is a relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The baby’s name was Sterling Sol Vesia.
- The baby passed away on October 26, 2025.
Vesia’s absence and the subsequent reveal cast a somber shadow over the Dodgers’ World Series journey.
Author’s summary: Alex and Kayla Vesia mourn the loss of their newborn daughter, explaining the pitcher's absence from the World Series and highlighting the support from their baseball family.
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