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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vecia announced on social media that his baby daughter Sterling died in the last week of October.
“Our little angel, we love you forever and you are always with us. Our beautiful daughter went to heaven on Sunday, October 26th. There are no words to describe the pain we are going through, but we hold her in our hearts and cherish every second we have with her,” Vesia wrote in the caption of an Instagram post of him holding his daughter’s hand.
“Thank you to the Dodgers for your understanding and support during this time. Our baseball family has supported us and we couldn't do it without them. Thank you 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 brought us so much comfort.
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Alex Vecia of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks to the bench during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodgers Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
“Finally, we would like to thank Cedars Sinai and everyone medical staff who helped Kayla and Sterling. Every single person we met was truly incredible.”
On October 23, the Dodgers announced that the relief pitcher would be taking a leave of absence for the 2025 season. World Series vs. Toronto Blue Jays. The statement did not specify why he took time off at that time, but said the team had a “heavy heart.”
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“It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Alex Vecia is away from the team as he and his wife Kayla deal with deeply personal issues. family business“The entire Dodgers organization sends our thoughts to the Vecia family and we will provide an update at a later date.”
Vesey teammates paid tribute him during Game 3 of the World Series on October 27, wearing his jersey with the number 51 on his cap.
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw spoke to reporters after the game about the decision to honor Vesey.
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Alex Vecia of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks to the bench during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
“It's just something we've been talking about,” Kershaw said. “I'm new to the bullpen, but Wes, he means a lot to all of us. And he was a huge part of this team, a huge part of this bullpen. So, we just wanted to do something to honor him.”
Vecia and wife Kyle previously announced that they expecting a baby in April.
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