Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia announced the death of his daughter, Sterling, revealing the 'deeply personal family matter' that caused him to miss the World Series. Both the Dodgers and Blue Jays paid tribute to Vesia and his family.
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, shared the heartbreaking news on Friday that their daughter, Sterling, died on Sunday, October 26th. This tragic event was the 'deeply personal family matter' that led Vesia to miss the World Series, which the Dodgers announced on October 23rd. The couple expressed their profound pain but also gratitude for the time they had with their 'little angel.' During the World Series, Dodgers relievers honored Vesia by wearing his No. 51 on their caps, a tribute later joined by Blue Jays relievers for Game 6. The Vesias extended their thanks to the medical staff at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, both the Dodgers and Blue Jays organizations, and the entire baseball community for their overwhelming understanding, love, and support during this incredibly difficult time. Despite the personal tragedy, the Dodgers went on to win their second consecutive World Series championship in seven games against Toronto.
