Alex Vesia: LA Dodgers pitcher announces death of baby daughter Sterling as his team wins the World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers star Alex Vesia has announced the death of his baby daughter, Sterling.
The pitcher was left out of the team’s World Series squad that played against the Toronto Blue Jays, with his team citing a “deeply personal family matter” at the time.
Now, the 29-year-old has confirmed that his baby girl died on October 26, with he and his wife Kayla mourning their loss.
Posting on social media, Vesia said: “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.
“Our little angel we love you forever and you’re with us always. 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 organisation 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.”
Without Vesia, the LA Dodgers beat the Blue Jays in game seven to win back-to-back championships. The pitcher was also absent from their team parade when they returned to the USA.
Speaking after the World Series, fellow Dodgers pitcher Will Klein said: “We just want him to know that he’s in our hearts, and we did this all for him.
“He’s such a big part of why we’re here in the first place, and so just to be able to get this for them - there are harder places to be than on a World Series mound.”