Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, revealed the tragic loss of their baby daughter in a joint Instagram post on Friday.
The couple announced their daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, passed away on Sunday, October 26th. They expressed their deep sorrow and love, writing:
"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."
Alex Vesia, 29, was not on the Dodgers' World Series roster due to a personal leave of absence. The couple thanked the Dodgers organization and fans for their compassion and support during this difficult 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."
They also expressed appreciation for the medical team who cared for Kayla and Sterling:
"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."
Author’s summary: Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife share their profound grief over the loss of their baby daughter, thanking family, fans, and medical staff for their unwavering support.