Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia announces death of infant daughter Sterling
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia announced on social media that his infant daughter, Sterling, died in the last week of October.
“Our little angel, we love you forever and you are always with us. Our beautiful daughter went to heaven on Sunday, October 26. There are no words to describe the pain we are experiencing, but we hold her in our hearts and appreciate every second we spend with her,” Vesia wrote in the caption of the Instagram post in which she held her daughter’s hand. he wrote.
“Thank you to the Dodgers for their understanding and support during this time. Our baseball family has come through for us and we couldn’t have done this without them. Thank you to Dodger Nation, the Blue Jays organization, and all baseball fans for your love and support. We have seen ALL your messages, comments, and posts. It has brought us so much comfort.”
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Alex Vesia of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks towards the dugout during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on October 16, 2025. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
“Lastly, we want to thank Cedars Sinai and all the medical staff who helped Kayla and Sterling. Every person we encountered was truly incredible.”
The Dodgers announced on Oct. 23 that the relief pitcher would take time off during the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The statement did not explain why he would be on leave at that time, but it was stated that the team’s “heart was heavy.”
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“We regret that Alex Vesia is away from the team while he tries to resolve a very personal family matter with his wife, Kayla,” the statement said. “The entire Dodgers organization sends our thoughts to the Vesia family and we will provide an update at a later date.”
Vesia’s teammates paid tribute to him by wearing jersey number 51 next to their hats during Game 3 of the World Series on October 27.
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw told reporters after the game about his decision to honor Vesia.
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Alex Vesia of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks towards the dugout during Game Three of the National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
“It’s just something we talk about,” Kershaw said. “I’m new to the garden, but Ves, he means a lot to all of us. And he was a big part of this team, he was a big part of wrestling. So we wanted to do something to honor him.”
Vesia and his wife Kayla previously announced that they were expecting a baby in April.
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