Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia shares devastating news of baby’s death
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia has revealed his daughter Sterling has died.
Vesia missed the World Series because of what the team said at the time was a “deeply personal family matter,” but no further details were known until now.
“Our little angel we love you forever & you’re with us always,” Vesia and his wife, Kayla, said on Instagram in a post that included a picture of an infant holding hands with adults.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“Our beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday October 26th.
“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 went 4-2 with a 3.02 ERA in 68 regular-season games and 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA in seven postseason appearances.
The team announced on October 23, the day before Game 1 against the Blue Jays, that he was not with the team in Toronto.
Dodgers relievers wore Vesia’s No. 51 on their caps in a tribute to their absent teammate. Blue Jays relievers joined them in the tribute for Game 6.
Vesia and his wife, Kayla, thanked the medical staff at Cedars Sinai Medical Center for taking care of their family. They also thanked both teams for their understanding and support.
“Our baseball family showed up for us and we wouldn’t be able to do this without them,” the Vesias wrote.
“Thank you Dodger Nation, Blue Jays organization and all baseball fans for your love and support. We have seen ALL your messages, comments and posts. It’s brought us so much comfort.”
The Dodgers beat the Toronto in seven games, their second straight World Series championship.
- With AP
Originally published on 7NEWS Sport
