Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia steps away before World Series, misses parade
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The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling seven-game World Series that went into extra innings multiple times.
Two days after the Dodgers’ 5-4 Game 7 victory, the team that clinched back-to-back championships celebrated with a championship parade in Los Angeles, but one player was noticeably absent.
Relief pitcher Alex Vesia left the team shortly before the World Series began and did not return to the field in any games.
The Dodgers recently announced that Vesia and his wife, Kayla, were facing a “deeply personal matter” that would require him to spend an undisclosed amount of time away from the team.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia returns to the dugout during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 16 in Los Angeles. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
“The entire Dodgers organization is sending its thoughts to the Vesia family and we will provide an update at a later date.” the team said in a statement. On October 23.
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In April, the couple shared the news of Kayla’s pregnancy and confirmed that they were expecting a baby girl. They have released several photos in the months since. social media documentation pregnancy.
October 18 marked the last post by the 29-year-old MLB player or his wife. Both shared photos celebrating the build-up to the World Series.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia reacts after recording a shutout in Game 4 of the Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Oct. 9 at Petco Park in San Diego. (Harry How/Getty Images)
October 18 marked the last social media post from 29-year-old MLB player Kayla. These posts were about the build-up to the World Series.
Vesia’s teammate Will Klein talked about Alex and Kayla after the Dodgers won back-to-back World Series titles.
“We all texted him,” Klein said, referring to teammates who reached out to Vesia. “We just want him to know that he is in our hearts and we did all this for him.”
Alex Vesia returns to the dugout during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 16 in Los Angeles, California. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
“It’s a huge part of why we’re here in the first place, and so there are harder places for them to get that than the World Series mound,” Klein added. “So what they’re going through isn’t very good.”
Klein also noted that the Blue Jays paid tribute to Vesia.
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“It’s bigger than baseball,” he said. “And it was really cool for him to be a part of that.”
Vesia appeared in 68 regular season games and seven postseason games this season.
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