Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla sadly shared that their newborn daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, died in late October 2025 during the Dodgers’ World Series run. They have spoken publicly about their grief and thanked fans for the support they’ve received.

What happened to the baby

  • Alex and Kayla announced on Instagram that their “beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday October 26th,” describing their loss as indescribably painful and saying they would cherish every second they had with her.
  • The tragedy occurred shortly after the team had said Alex was away from the Dodgers for a “deeply personal family matter,” which turned out to be connected to complications surrounding the birth of their daughter.

How the parents have responded

  • In early January 2026, Kayla posted an emotional video saying she “wasn’t prepared for not taking my baby home” and that she and Alex are taking things “day by day” as they navigate grief.
  • She also said the messages and comments from fans and followers have brought them comfort, and she hopes that sharing parts of her journey might help others going through something similar feel less alone.

Public and team reaction

  • The Dodgers organization publicly expressed their support and condolences to the Vesia family, asking fans to keep them in their thoughts during this time.
  • Fans, media, and baseball figures have responded with widespread sympathy, offering prayers, messages of love, and tributes to Sterling and the Vesia family across social platforms and forums.

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