Alex Vesia Announces the Death of His Newborn Daughter Following Absense From World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla Vesia, have announced the death of their newborn baby. The news comes weeks after Vesia stepped away from the Los Angeles Dodgers during their World Series run to attend to a family matter. Fans feared the worst, flooding the comments section of their Instagram accounts with prayers and well-wishes. They were devastated to learn the couple lost their newborn daughter after following Kayla’s pregnancy via social media. Several MLB stars also appeared in the comments, sending their love and condolences.
Alex and Kayla Vesia announce the loss of their newborn baby
Alex Vesia and Kayla Vesia have announced the death of their newborn daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia. The duo, in an Instagram update that appeared on both of their pages, revealed the baby girl died on October 26, just days after Vesia stepped back from team life to attend to a family issue. In the statement, they noted their unimaginable pain, but also the moments they had to cherish their child. They went on to thank the fans, the Dodgers organization, and the medical staff who attended to their baby girl. They did not share what led to the newborn’s passing.
Kayla Vesia kept fans updated on her pregnancy beginning in April, when she and her pitcher husband announced their upcoming arrival. In a sweet pregnancy announcement, the pair kissed while holding open a newspaper announcing that they were expecting. Throughout the pregnancy, Kayla shared photos of her travels, date nights, and baby bump. While they didn’t share their exact due date, it was obvious from bump updates that their baby girl was due to arrive sometime in November. Sterling is the couple’s first child.
Following the official announcement of their child’s passing, Dodger personnel and MLB players flooded into the comments section to offer their love and support.
The Dodgers announced his absence ahead of the World Series
The first indication that something was wrong came on October 23, when the Los Angeles Dodgers issued a statement revealing that Vesia would not be included in the World Series roster. The organization simply stated that it was with heavy hearts that they announced Vesia’s absence, explaining that he was navigating a “deeply personal” family matter. Fans flooded Alex and Kayla Vesia’s social media feeds, concerned for their well-being and that of their baby. The couple remained quiet through the series.
The duo last posted to Instagram on October 18. The joint post celebrated the Dodgers’ NLCS win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Vesia last pitched for the team in game 4, coming in relief in the seventh inning and exiting in the eighth. The World Series began on October 24. The Dodgers showed support for the relief pitcher by stitching his jersey number on their caps, ensuring he was along for the World Series ride symbolically. In a show of solidarity, the Toronto Blue Jays followed suit.
On November 6, Reuters reported that the Dodgers picked up the relief pitcher’s 2026 club option. He is set to return to the team for the 2026 season.
