“So much bigger than baseball” – Fans send love and prayers as Dodgers’ Alex Vesia leaves World Series roster to be with pregnant wife Kayla
As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for this season’s World Series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, the NL West team received some worrying news regarding its bullpen.
According to an announcement by the team on Thursday, the Dodgers will be without left-handed reliever Alex Vesia for the first two games of the Fall Classic. Vesia has left the team to join his pregnant wife, Kayla, due to a “family matter.”
“It’s with a heavy heart that we share that Alex Vesia is away from the team as he and his wife Kayla navigate a deeply personal family matter. The entire Dodger organization is sending our thoughts to the Vesia family, and we will provide an update at a later date,” the Dodgers announced in a statement.
### Fans React to Vesia’s Absence
The news of Vesia’s absence prompted an outpouring of support from fans across social media. Many expressed their hopes for the family’s safety and well-being.
One fan tweeted, “Hoping that everyone is safe & healthy & everything turns out to be alright. I hope none of them feel obligated to explain what’s happening & that whatever’s going on, everyone is okay. Keeping the Vesia family in my prayers, this is so much bigger than baseball.”
Another fan added, “The game is secondary to family. From #BlueJays fans and your neighbours to the North, we will keep the Vesia family in our prayers.”
Others echoed the sentiment of unity beyond rivalry. “It doesn’t matter whether you’re a Dodger fan or a Padres fan, we are all on the same team of life. Sending prayers to Alex and Kayla Vesia that this turns out okay and God wraps their family in protection and love,” wrote John Anthony.
“My prayers go out to Alex and Kayla. Times like this remind you that baseball, after all, is just a game and real life will always take priority. I wish the Vesia family nothing but the best and hope for the best possible outcome,” shared Damon.
Toronto and Canadian fans also voiced their support with messages such as, “Prayers from the Toronto and Canadian fans.”
### Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Exploring Options to Replace Alex Vesia
With Alex Vesia reportedly out for the first two games of the World Series, the Dodgers are looking into alternatives to fill the gap in their bullpen. One potential option is All-Star closer Tanner Scott, who has not been part of the roster in the last two series due to injury.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts commented on the situation:
“I think right now, we’re in the mode of trying to understand the process, the rules, a way that we could sort of try to navigate the roster. So I think we have a little bit of time (10 a.m. ET, Friday) to finalize our roster.
“But, yeah, we’re going through the process of trying to backfill his spot on the roster. Honestly, I think we’re just going day-to-day with really no expectations.”
Vesia has been a crucial part of the Dodgers bullpen, appearing in seven of the team’s 11 postseason games.
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**About the Author**
Chaitanya Prakash is an editor who covers US sports at Sportskeeda. His journalist journey began in 2012, inspired by the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson. Starting professionally as a cricket writer in 2022, Chaitanya’s passion for all sports, especially America’s favorite pastime, baseball, grew over time.
He admires dynamic players such as Venezuelan Ronald Acuña Jr. and holds Pedro Martinez in high regard for his self-belief and consistency. One of his favorite baseball moments is Jose Bautista’s iconic bat flip in 2015.
Chaitanya specializes in analyzing technical aspects of the game and players’ self-assessments post-match, which help him gain insights into their perspectives on the sport. Outside sports journalism, he enjoys watching war and historical documentaries.
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