Dodgers Pitcher Alex Vesia Shares Tragic Loss of Baby Daughter
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla announced on Friday the heartbreaking news of their baby daughter's death.
In an Instagram post, Vesia wrote:
"Our little angel we love you forever & you're with us always. 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."
He expressed gratitude toward the Dodgers and the broader baseball community for their support during this devastating time.
- "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."
- "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."
- "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."
Vesia shared a black and white photo showing his daughter Sterling's hand resting atop the couple's hands. The cause of her death has not been disclosed.
Vesia had been absent from the Dodgers roster since October 23, when the team announced that he and his wife, who was in her third trimester, were dealing with a "deeply personal matter."
Author's summary: Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla are mourning the tragic loss of their newborn daughter, receiving heartfelt support from their baseball family and medical team during this difficult time.