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Kayla Vesia Shares First Update After Death of Newborn Daughter

A Jan. 2 TikTok thanks supporters, signaling a cautious return to public sharing during therapy.

Overview

  • In a two-minute TikTok posted Jan. 2, Kayla Vesia said she and Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia are “trying to get through it every day” and thanked followers for their support.
  • She said speaking to her audience serves as a different outlet alongside sessions with a therapist and that she may gradually share parts of her grieving journey to help others feel less alone.
  • The couple previously announced on Nov. 7 that their daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, died on Oct. 26.
  • Alex Vesia missed the World Series after the Dodgers cited a “deeply personal family matter,” and players from the Dodgers and Blue Jays honored him by writing his No. 51 on their caps.
  • Roster moves for 2026 include the Dodgers exercising Vesia’s $3.55 million club option, indicating he is expected to rejoin the team next season.