MLB star’s wife thanks fans in message after devastating loss
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In an emotional message shared on social media, Kayla Vesia addressed the family tragedy she and her husband, Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia, experienced.
In November, the couple announced the death of their daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia.
“Our beautiful daughter went to heaven on Sunday, October 26,” they said in a joint statement.
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lasting more than two minutes on Friday TikTok videoKayla claimed she was at a loss for words.
In her first video shared on the social media platform in 2026, Kayla said, “You know, I honestly don’t have much to say.”
Kayla Vesia and Alex Vesia attended Netflix Is A Joke Festival Presents: Dodgers Comedy Night at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles on May 8, 2024. (Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix)
“Alex and I are trying to get through this every day. Every day is so different for us right now and I really can’t find the words to say it.”
Kayla also expressed her gratitude for the support she and her husband have received in the weeks and months since the tragic loss.
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“It felt right to come here and say ‘Thank you,'” he said. “I really appreciate your community and express your support and love for us. It’s really brought us a lot of comfort during this time.”
Alex and Kayla have been married since 2024. In April 2025, they shared the news that they were expecting their first child together. They posted several photos on social media in the following months. social media documentation pregnancy.
Alex Vesia and Kayla Vasia attend Mookie Betts’ Smash For Good Celebrity Pickleball Challenge at Griffin Club Los Angeles on August 28, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for the 5050 Foundation)
Shortly before last year’s World Series, the relief pitcher walked away from the team and did not return to the field for any games of the seven-game series.
The Dodgers released a statement at the time saying Vesia was dealing with a “deeply personal matter” that would require him to spend an undisclosed amount of time away from the team.
Alex Vesia of the Los Angeles Dodgers returns to the dugout during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Kayla’s TikTok video also noted that she wasn’t sure “what her content would look like going forward,” adding: “But I want to share my journey.”
“I don’t know how much to share. I don’t know. I don’t know the details, but I know I want to share and if it helps someone else going through the same thing, feel like they’re not alone,” she said.
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Alex finished 2024 with 68 regular season games and appeared in seven postseason games. The Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games to win the 2025 World Series and secure the title for the second straight season.
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