L.A. Dodgers Share Support for Alex Vesia After Death of Baby Girl

After Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla Vesia shared the death of their baby girl, the Los Angeles Dodgers offered their support on social media.

By Bentley Maddox Nov 08, 2025 1:26 AM
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The Dodgers community is coming together amid tragic news.

After relief pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla Vesia shared Nov. 7 that their baby girl Sterling Sol Vesia had died, the MLB team showed their support for the grieving couple.

In the comments section of Alex and Kayla’s Instagram post, which included a black-and-white picture of them holding their baby's hand and a statement addressing their “pain” following her Oct. 26 passing, the Dodgers’ official Instagram account wrote, “Thinking of you all and sending so much love.”

Additionally, the LA Dodger Wives, the official group for the players’ spouses, commented, “We are here for you both always.”

Chelsea Freeman, wife to Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, also sent her condolences, writing, “Love you guys so much. I can’t stop thinking about you and your beautiful angel.”

Beyond Alex and Kayla expressing that they “cherish every second” they had with Sterling, the couple—who had announced in April that they were expecting a baby—emphasized their appreciation for the love they received in recent weeks. 

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Dodgers' Alex Vesia Shares Death of His and Wife Kayla Vesia's Baby Girl

"Thank you to the Dodgers for their understanding and support during this time," the pair wrote to the team, who announced Oct. 23 that Alex would step away from the 2025 World Series. "Our baseball family showed up for us and we wouldn’t be able to do this without them."

Alex and Kayla also acknowledged the Dodgers’ World Series opponent the Toronto Blue Jays, who showed their love for Alex by sporting his number 51 on the side of their hats during game three, as well as the broader baseball community. 

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"Thank you Dodger Nation, Blue Jays organization and all baseball fans for your love and support,” the Vesias continued. “We have seen ALL your messages, comments and posts. It’s brought us so much comfort."

Read on to look back at Alex and Kayla's sweetest moments as a couple. 

Hard Launch

Kayla Vesia and Alex Vesia went Instagram official in April 2019, with Kayla writing on social media at the time, "GAME OVER(literally & metaphorically)."

Family Time

After Alex joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2021, Kayla and his parents proved their were his biggest fans while supporting him from the stands. 

Three Years Strong

A year before he popped the question, Alex celebrated a huge milestone for the couple. 

"Happy 3 Years Babe!" He wrote in an April 2022 post. "It’s gone by so fast! I love doing life with you! You make me the happiest guy in the world! I love you so much!"

Next Chapter

The pair celebrated the 2023 holidays anticipating their wedding. As Alex wrote in a post at the time, "Merry Christmas from the future Vesias!!"

A Perpetual Honeymoon Phase

After they tied the knot in January 2024, the couple embarked on their first vacation as newlyweds to Mexico. 

Cloud Nine

On the up and up. The couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a hot air balloon ride in January 2025. 

Baby on Board

The couple shared a glimpse into a date night as Kayla sported her baby bump, with Alex gushing in an Instagram post, "Baby bump + Date night = amazing evening with my wife!"

Celebrating Their Wins 

After The Dodgers solidified their spot in the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Kayla celebrated her man in a post, writing, "& NOW… ONTO THE WORLD SERIES."

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