Overview
- Alex and Kayla Vesia announced on Nov. 7 that their daughter, Sterling Sol, died on Oct. 26, sharing a brief message of grief without further details.
- Her death occurred during the off week between the NLCS and the World Series, prompting Vesia to step away from the team.
- The Dodgers kept Vesia off the World Series roster and did not use MLB’s family medical emergency designation to avoid creating pressure to return.
- Dodgers relievers marked their caps with his No. 51 during the series, with Blue Jays relievers joining the tribute in at least one game.
- The couple thanked the Dodgers, the Blue Jays, fans, and Cedars-Sinai medical staff for their support, while Los Angeles went on to win the title in seven games.