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Dodgers’ Alex Vesia Says Newborn Daughter Sterling Died on Oct. 26

The couple spoke publicly following his World Series absence, with tributes from both clubs alongside a privacy‑first approach from the Dodgers.

Oct 9, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia (51) reacts after a strike out in the eleventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game four of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Alex and Kayla Vesia announced on Instagram on Nov. 7 that their daughter, Sterling Sol, died on Oct. 26.
  • Los Angeles left the reliever off its World Series roster after announcing on Oct. 23 that he was away for a deeply personal family matter.
  • The Dodgers declined to use MLB’s family medical emergency list to avoid any pressure for a quick return, according to team leadership.
  • Relievers from the Dodgers and the Blue Jays honored Vesia during the series by marking his No. 51 on their caps.
  • The Vesias thanked Cedars‑Sinai medical staff and the baseball community for support, while sharing no additional medical details.