Dodgers’ Alex Vesia Announces Tragic Death of Newborn Child During 2025 World Series

On Friday, Los Angeles Dodgers star Alex Vesia shared a heartbreaking update on social media. In a joint Instagram post with his wife, Kayla, the couple announced the tragic death of their newborn child during the 2025 World Series.

In April, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child during the 2025 postseason. On October 23, a day before the World Series, Vesia would leave the team. The Dodgers expressed that the relief pitcher was away from the team due to a “deeply personal family matter.”

The team did not provide any further details. There were also no expectations placed on his return to the team during the latter stages of the World Series run.

In the post on Instagram, the Vesias revealed that their daughter, Sterling Sol, passed away on October 26. He would later express his gratitude towards the Dodgers, the Blue Jays and the baseball fans for their support in this difficult time.

Our little angel we love you forever & you’re with us always. 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… 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.

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Game 3 of the World Series saw the Dodgers honor their teammate. Their relievers would wear caps with No.51, the number of Vesia, written on them. The Blue Jays’ relievers would show solidarity and do the same in Game 6.

The MLB world extends support to Alex Vesia following the unfortunate demise of his newborn daughter

The MLB world came together after Alex Vesia was left out of the Los Angeles Dodgers roster for the World Series. Fans were left worried and thought of the worst as the couple had announced their pregnancy in April. Following Vesia’s update on Friday, the MLB world once again extended support to the pitcher and his wife.

Users on social media mourned the passing of their daughter. “Thinking of you all and sending so much love,” the Dodgers wrote in the comments of Vesia’s post.

Dodgers outfielder Kike Hernandez dropped a 4-word reaction and wrote, “We love you guys!” while praying for them. Former Dodgers’ star Justin Turner‘s wife, Kourtney Turner and Los Angeles Angels star, Mike Trout, also shared some warm messages to the couple in this tough period.

The couple got engaged in 2022 and tied the knot in January 2024. After announcing her pregnancy in April 2025, Kayla Vesia shared several posts on Instagram and revealed her excitement about having a baby girl in June.

Amid massive personal loss, Dodgers pick up Alex Vesia’s club option for the 2026 season

Pitcher Alex Vesia and his family are going through one of the toughest periods of their lives at the moment. In the midst of their personal heartbreaking loss, the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday picked up the 29-year-old’s club option for the 2026 season.

Following the World Series triumph on Saturday, the Dodgers made their first offseason moves on Thursday. While they announced a few departures in the form of Tony Gonsolin, Dean Justin and Michael Grove, they added Ryan Ward and Robinson Ortiz to the 40-man roster.

However, the big moves saw them pick up club options for Max Muncy and Alex Vesia. The Dodgers agreed to pick up Muncy’s $10 million and Vesia’s $3.5 million club option for the 2026 season and brought them back for the next season.

Alex Vesia will be back with the Dodgers for the 2026 season 🚨

We’re heartbroken Vesia couldn’t be with the team during the World Series and parade but some things are bigger than baseball.

We send love and prayers to his family as they navigate this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/ysJcoplXzR

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) November 6, 2025

Vesia went 4-2 in his 68 regular-season appearances. He pitched with a 3.02 ERA and had 5 saves in 59.2 innings. He was 2-0 in the postseason with a 3.86 ERA in 4.2 innings.

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