Baby dead, baseball mystery ends in tragedy
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia has revealed the heartbreaking reason for his absence during the World Series. The star pitcher missed the series after facing an unimaginable personal loss.
Personal tragedy behind World Series absence
On Saturday, Alex and his wife, Kayla, shared on Instagram that they are mourning the death of their baby, Sterling Sol Vesia. The couple’s joint message expressed love and grief over their loss.
“Our little angel, we love you forever and 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 the Dodgers community
Vesia, 29, had been away from the team since the start of the World Series. The Dodgers described his leave as a “deeply personal family matter” in an October 23 statement. In April, the couple had joyfully announced they were expecting their first child.
“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.”
The tragedy has brought an outpouring of sympathy and support from the baseball community, as teammates and fans express their condolences.
Author’s summary
Alex and Kayla Vesia’s heartbreaking loss of their newborn daughter explains the player’s World Series absence and reveals the deep compassion of the Dodgers community.