Alex Vesia Expresses Gratitude to Dodgers, Blue Jays and MLB World for Their Support Following Tragic Loss of Newborn Child

Los Angeles Dodgers' star Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, lost their newborn child, Sterling Sol, on October 26.

Alex Vesia Expresses Gratitude to Dodgers, Blue Jays and MLB World for Their Support Following Tragic Loss of Newborn Child

Alex Vesia (Image via Newsweek)

In October 2025, when the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays battled it out in the World Series, pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, suffered the tragic loss of their newborn child. On Friday, he broke his silence and spoke for the first time and expressed his gratitude to everyone who supported them during this dark time.

It was in April last year when Vesia and his wife announced that they were expecting their first child. On October 23rd, a day before the World Series, the Dodgers revealed that the relief pitcher would leave the team due to a “deeply personal family matter.”

The Dodgers would not provide any more details. They also did not place any expectation on his return.

In Game 3 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers’ relievers would honor their teammate. They would wear No.51 caps, the number Vesia wears.

The Blue Jays relievers would do the same and show off their solidarity by wearing No.51 caps in Game 6 at Rogers Centre.

In a joint post on Instagram in November, Vesia and his wife announced the demise of their newborn daughter, Sterling Sol. The couple tragically lost their first child just minutes after being born on October 26.

Four months after this heartbreaking loss, the pitcher opened up about it. In a 6-minute prepared message, the 29-year-old thanked everyone who came forward and supported them.

I will start off by thanking the Dodgers, Andrew Friedman, Brandon Gomes, Doc, the whole coaching staff and all of my teammates… We are beyond grateful for what this organization has given us and has been for our family… I’d like to take the opportunity to thank the Toronto Blue Jays, their front office, coaching staff and players for showing us the support… We were super overwhelmed with emotion and the baseball community, the relationships we make along the way, it showed that it’s much bigger than baseball.

Alex Vesia said as a part of his statement

Vesia also thanked the Los Angeles Rams, who sent him and his family a custom jersey with signatures of all players. The couple have framed that jersey while appreciating the efforts of the NFL side.

The southpaw was one of the best relievers for the Dodgers last season. He went 4-2 in 59.2 innings during the regular season. He pitched with a 3.02 ERA and had 5 saves. In the postseason, he was 2-0 a 3.86 ERA in 4.2 innings.

Dodgers send message to Alex Vesia as pitcher returns to baseball action

Alex Vesia was among the pitchers who reported to training on Friday. Following his return to the camp after the heartbreaking loss of his newborn daughter, the Dodgers send a message to him.

Alex Vesia
Alex Vesia (Image via ESPN)

Like every other pitcher, Vesia would take part in bullpen sessions and throw out pitches. The 2-time World Series winner would share some smiles with his teammates and other stuff members.

The Dodgers would share a clip of his training. The National League side would share a warm welcome back message to him on their official X account.

It’s good to have you back, Alex.

Los Angeles Dodgers on X

In November, a day before Vesia announced the passing of his child, the Dodgers made a huge move regarding him. After picking up the $10 million club option for Max Muncy, the team did the same for Vesia.

The LA-based side picked up his $3.55 million club option and brought him back for the 2026 season.

Vesia, who has been part of the Dodgers since 2021, will enter his 6th season with them. As the franchise hopes to three-peat the World Series title, he will have an important role to play in the upcoming season.

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