A Heartbreaking Loss for the Vesia Family
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, are navigating an unimaginable tragedy following the death of their baby daughter. The couple shared the devastating news that their daughter, Sterling, passed away on October 26th, a loss that occurred as the Dodgers were competing in the World Series.
A Family's Grief and a Team's Support
In a deeply emotional statement posted on social media, Alex and Kayla Vesia expressed their profound sorrow. 'Our beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday October 26th,' they wrote. '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 message concluded with a poignant tribute: 'Our little angel we love you forever & you’re with us always.'
The couple took a moment to express immense gratitude for the support system that rallied around them. They specifically thanked the Los Angeles Dodgers organisation for their understanding, which led to Vesia's absence from the team's World Series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays. The team had initially cited a 'deeply personal family matter' for his non-attendance.
'Our baseball family showed up for us and we wouldn’t be able to do this without them,' the statement read, also acknowledging the outpouring of support from fans of both the Dodgers and the Blue Jays, as well as the medical staff at Cedars Sinai hospital.
A Journey of Hope Cut Short
The news adds a layer of profound sadness to what had been a public and joyful journey for the couple. Back in April, Alex and Kayla had announced they were expecting their first child, a baby girl. They had been openly documenting the experience with their followers on social media, sharing their excitement and anticipation for the new arrival. The entire baseball community now joins them in mourning the loss of their daughter, Sterling.
