Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia missed the World Series due to a personal matter, and revealed the reason for his absence on Friday.
Vesia announced with his wife, Kayla, that their daughter passed away on Oct. 26. Her name was Sterling Sol Vesia.
Dodgers Nation sends their prayers to Alex and Kayla.
In other news, manager Dave Roberts spoke about the Dodgers’ dominance during the 2020s, and commented on whether or not the Dodgers are a dynasty.
“We’ve put together something pretty special, I do know that. I’m proud of the players for the fans, scouting, player development, all the stuff,” Roberts said.