Dodgers’ Alex Vesia Shares Loss of Newborn Daughter
Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia missed the World Series due to a deeply personal family matter. He and his wife, Kayla, revealed on Instagram the heartbreaking loss of their newborn daughter, Sterling Sol, who passed away on Sunday, October 26th.
Support from Teams and Fans
Vesia's teammates honored him by wearing his uniform number "51" on their caps during the World Series. Even opposing pitchers from the Toronto Blue Jays joined in this tribute.
“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.”
“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.”
“Thank you Dodger Nation, Blue Jays organization and all baseball fans for your love and support. We have seen ALL your messages, comments and posts. It’s brought us so much comfort.”
Background
The couple had been expecting their first child when it was announced that Vesia would not be on the Dodgers’ World Series roster because of this family emergency.
Community Strength
The outpouring of compassion from both teams and fans highlighted the strong bond within the baseball community during difficult times.
Summary: Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla mourn the loss of their newborn, receiving heartfelt support from teammates, opponents, and fans, reflecting the deep solidarity of the baseball world.