Los Angeles– dodgers preventive alex vesiaJoe missed the World Series because of what the team said at the time was a “deeply personal family matter,” said Friday that his daughter Sterling has died.
“Our little angel, we love you forever and you are always with us,” Vecia and his wife Kayla said. said on instagram One post included a photo of an infant holding hands with adults. “Our beautiful daughter went to heaven on Sunday 26th October. There are no words to describe the pain we are going through but we keep her in our hearts and cherish every moment we spent with her.”
Vesia went 4–2 with a 3.02 ERA in 68 regular-season games and 2–0 with a 3.86 ERA in seven postseason games. The team announced Oct. 23, the day before Game 1. blue Jaysthat he was Not with the team in Toronto,
Dodgers relievers wore Vesia’s number 51 on their caps as a tribute to his absent teammate. Blue Jays relievers join him in tribute For game 6.
Vessia and his wife thanked the medical staff at Cedars Sinai Medical Center for the care they provided to their family. He also thanked both the teams for their understanding and support.
“Our baseball family came through for us and we wouldn’t be able to do this without them,” Vesius wrote. “Thank you to Dodger Nation, the Blue Jays organization and all baseball fans for your love and support. We have seen all of your messages, comments and posts. It has brought us great comfort.”
The Dodgers defeated the Blue Jays in seven games, their second consecutive World Series championship.
“The MLBPA sends its love and support to Alex and Kayla Vessia during this difficult time,” the MLB Players Association said. said in a statement“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Dodgers community.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
