‘No Words to Describe the Pain’: Dodgers Star Alex Vesia & Wife Mourn the Death of Their Daughter

When the Dodgers announced that Alex Vesia had stepped away for a personal family matter, fans were left anxious and in the dark. Now, the reason for his sudden absence has been revealed, and it's utterly devastating.

Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, shared the tragic news on Friday, November 7, 2025, that their newborn daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, had passed away. The couple shared the heartbreaking loss in a statement posted to Instagram.

They wrote, "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." But even as they expressed their grief, they thanked everyone who had reached out during their darkest days.

In the same post, the Vesias extended heartfelt thanks to the Dodgers organization and fans across the league. "Thank you to the Dodgers for their understanding and support during this time. Our baseball family showed up for us, and we wouldn't be able to do this without them," the message read.

They continued, "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."

They also praised the team that stood by them through it all. "Lastly, we'd like to thank Cedars Sinai and all the medical staff who helped Kayla and Sterling. Every person we came across was truly so incredible," they noted. The post was signed, "With Love, The Vesias."

Just three days before Sterling's passing, on October 23, the Dodgers posted a somber update on X. "It's with a heavy heart that we share that Alex Vesia is away from the team as he and his wife Kayla navigate a deeply personal family matter," they stated. "The entire Dodgers organization is sending our thoughts to the Vesia family, and we will provide an update at a later date."

The next day, ahead of Game 1 of the World Series, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Alex would "most likely" not be available to play, noting the situation was private.

Team president Andrew Friedman also addressed the decision to leave Alex off the postseason roster entirely, rather than place him on the family emergency list. "This is so much bigger than baseball," he said. "And for us, it was doing whatever small part we could to just 100% be supportive."

Alex and Kayla had shared the joyous news of their pregnancy in April 2025. Now, their devastating loss marks the end of an already difficult season for the Dodgers' bullpen — and Alex's absence has only deepened the emotional weight. But through it all, the club made one thing clear: family comes first.

As the baseball world absorbs the Vesias' sorrow, fans continue to send their love, flooding social media with condolences, tributes, and prayers for the grieving couple.