In a heartbreaking announcement, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia shared the devastating news of the death of his infant daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, who passed away shortly after birth on October 26. The tragic loss occurred just days before the start of the World Series.
Vesia, in a deeply emotional Instagram post, wrote, “Our beautiful daughter went to heaven on 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.” The grieving father had taken a leave of absence from the team to be with his family during this profoundly difficult time.
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In a show of solidarity, both the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays paid tribute to Vesia and his family during the World Series, with players wearing hats embroidered with Vesia’s jersey number, 51, as a gesture of support.
Vesia, who plays a key role in the Dodgers’ bullpen, expressed his gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from his teammates, the organization, and fans as he navigates this unimaginable loss. The tragedy has reminded many of the preciousness of life, even amidst the high stakes and competitive fervor of professional sports.