The Los Angeles Dodgers are missing a teammate.
The day before the MLB team is set to return to the 2025 World Series to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays, they announced that their pitcher Alex Vesia is currently absent due to a private matter with his pregnant wife Kayla Vesia.
"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," the organization wrote in a statement shared to Instagram Oct. 23. "The entire Dodgers organization is sending our thoughts to the Vesia family, and we will provide an update at a later date."
No further details about Alex’s absence were provided, and neither he nor his wife—who announced in April they were expecting a baby—have provided any updates of their own.
Amid the hiatus of one of their star pitchers, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts detailed how the team is attempting to pivot, given the fact that the team must submit a World Series roster by 10 a.m. ET on the day of the first game, per ESPN.
“Right now we’re in the mode of trying to understand the process, the rules—a way that we can sort of try to navigate the roster,” he told reporters during a press conference. “We’re going through the process of trying to backfill his spot on the roster.”
As the organization—who also counts Shohei Ohtani, Clayton Kershaw and Yoshinobu Yamamoto among its pitching roster—moves forward, Roberts added, “We’re just going day to day with really no expectations.”
Prior to news that he would be stepping away from the team, Alex celebrated the Dodgers’ triumph earlier this month over the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, which secured their spot in the World Series.
Alongside a picture of him holding Kayla’s baby bump on the field, as well as a picture of himself celebrating in the locker room with a champagne shower, Alex wrote on Instagram Oct. 18, “Up Next… World Series.”
For a closer look at athletes and their partners, keep reading...
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."