Dodgers’ Alex Vesia and Wife Kayla Grieve the Loss of Their Daughter

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla are mourning the loss of their daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, who was stillborn on October 26. The couple shared the news in a joint statement posted to Instagram on November 7, expressing their heartbreak: “There are no words to describe the pain we’re going through, but we hold her in our hearts and cherish every second we had with her.” Vesia, 29, missed the Dodgers’ World Series run and subsequent victory parade due to what the team initially described as a “deeply personal family matter.” The organization and players publicly showed their support, with several teammates wearing his number 51 on their caps during Game 3 against the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman emphasized that Vesia’s absence was about supporting him beyond baseball, stating, “This is so much bigger than baseball.” Following the loss, the Vesia family received an outpouring of support from the baseball community. The Dodgers, Blue Jays, and fans across the league sent messages of condolence. Mariana Hernandez, wife of Dodgers player Kiké Hernandez, posted, “We are here to hold you guys through it all. We love you all!” The Dodgers’ official account commented, “Thinking of you all and sending so much love.” Alex and Kayla Vesia first announced they were expecting their first child in April. In their statement, the couple thanked the Dodgers organization, Dodger Nation, and the medical staff at Cedars Sinai for their compassion and support during this difficult time. The baseball world continues to rally around the Vesias as they grieve their loss. For more on Vesia’s career and the Dodgers’ World Series season, visit Alex Vesia on ESPN and Alex Vesia’s Instagram.