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Dodgers Reliever Alex Vesia Says Newborn Daughter Died on Oct. 26

Across baseball, the response has centered on support, with privacy for the family prioritized.

Overview

  • In a joint Instagram post, Alex and Kayla Vesia said their daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, died on Oct. 26 and shared thanks for widespread condolences.
  • The couple did not disclose additional details about the circumstances and expressed gratitude to caregivers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
  • Before the World Series, the Dodgers said Vesia was away for a “deeply personal family matter” and kept him off both the roster and the family medical emergency list to avoid any pressure to return.
  • Dodgers relievers wrote Vesia’s No. 51 on their caps during the Series, and Blue Jays relievers joined the tribute in later games.
  • With Vesia unavailable, Los Angeles added right-handers Edgardo Henriquez and Will Klein to the World Series roster, and Klein made multiple appearances.