Kayla Vesia, the wife of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia, has bravely returned to social media to share a raw and heartbreaking update on the family's grief, three months after the death of their baby daughter.
A Family's Unimaginable Loss
The couple's world was shattered last year when their daughter, Sterling, passed away on October 26th. At the time, they released a tragic statement, explaining the pitcher's sudden absence from his team's triumphant World Series campaign. "Our beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday October 26th," they said. "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 Los Angeles Dodgers had initially cited a "deeply personal matter" for Vesia's withdrawal from the championship series just before it began. Despite his absence, the team went on to secure a memorable Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays to claim their second straight World Series title.
A Candid Return to Social Media
In her first post on the platform since November, Kayla posted a brutally honest video on TikTok this week. "I don't have much to say, honestly," she shared. "Alex and I are just trying to get through it. Every day is so different for us right now."
She expressed profound gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans and the baseball community, stating it had brought the couple "a lot of comfort" during their darkest days. Kayla also hinted at a desire to share her journey publicly, not for sympathy, but as a potential source of connection for others. "I do want to share my journey... if it can help somebody who's going through the same thing, you know — feel like they're not alone," she explained.
She emphasised that her platform would not be a space for public tears, but rather a "different outlet" alongside private conversations with her husband and their therapist.
Baseball Community Rallies Around the Vesias
The Los Angeles Dodgers organisation and the wider baseball world have consistently shown support for the grieving family. In a powerful display of solidarity during the World Series, both the Dodgers and their opponents, the Toronto Blue Jays, wore Vesia's number, 51, on their caps.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts publicly thanked the Blue Jays for the gesture, calling it a testament to "the brotherhood of athletes, Major League Baseball players."
Alex Vesia, 29, is regarded as one of the premier left-handed relievers in the game and was a dependable force for the Dodgers throughout the 2025 season. He and Kayla, who met in 2019 after he messaged her on Instagram, were married in January 2024.
The family's journey through grief continues, with Kayla's latest update offering a poignant glimpse into their process of healing and the enduring love for their daughter, Sterling.
