Dodgers Pitcher Alex Vesia Shares Heartbreaking News
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla announced the tragic passing of their baby daughter.
Emotional Instagram Message
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.
Support from Baseball Community
Vesia expressed gratitude to the Dodgers and the wider baseball community for their compassion during this difficult time.
- 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.
The couple appreciated the many messages and posts they received, which brought them comfort.
Medical Care Acknowledgment
They also thanked the medical staff at Cedars Sinai for their care and support:
Every person we came across was truly so incredible.
Details and Context
Vesia shared a poignant black and white photo showing his daughter Sterling's hand resting on their hands. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
He had been away from the Dodgers since October 23, after the team announced that Vesia and his wife, then in her third trimester, were dealing with a deeply personal matter.
Summary: Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla mourn the loss of their baby daughter, expressing heartfelt thanks to their baseball family and medical staff for their support during this tragic time.