Dave Roberts discusses ‘heartbreaking’ Alex Vesia news ahead of Game 7

Dave Roberts Discusses ‘Heartbreaking’ Alex Vesia News Ahead of Game 7

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the news about left-handed reliever Alex Vesia, who would be away from the team due to a "deeply personal family matter" involving him and his wife. This announcement came the day before Game 1 of the World Series.

Tribute from the Dodgers and Blue Jays Bullpens

In response to Vesia's situation, the Dodgers bullpen honored him by wearing his number. During Game 6 of the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen showed the same gesture, highlighting an extraordinary act of solidarity beyond baseball.

“It’s everything. 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.” — Dave Roberts

This gesture demonstrates the deep respect and compassion within the baseball community, emphasizing that the sport is more than just a game to its players.

Author’s summary: Dave Roberts reflects on the profound support shown by MLB players for Alex Vesia and his family, highlighting the compassion that transcends the sport ahead of a critical World Series game.

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Newsweek Newsweek — 2025-11-02

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