{"id":587962,"date":"2026-02-13T21:40:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T21:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/587962\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T21:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T21:40:12","slug":"alex-vesia-shares-heartfelt-message-after-death-of-infant-daughter-nbc-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/587962\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Vesia shares heartfelt message after death of infant daughter \u2013 NBC Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alex Vesia was back with the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> at spring training Friday, less than four months after the death of his infant daughter<\/a>, Sterling.<\/p>\n

Vesia read an emotional statement<\/a> after the team’s first official workout, thanking his wife Kayla, the Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays and fans for their support during a difficult experience. Vesia did not play in the World Series against the Blue Jays, whose fans and players expressed their sorrow<\/a> over the family’s loss.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe lessons we’ve learned from this is that life can change in an instant for us,\u201d Vesia said. \u201cTen minutes is all it took. Sterling’s soul was the most beautiful girl in the world. We got to hold her, change her diaper, read to her and love her. Our time together was far too short.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said missing the World Series was difficult but \u201can easy decision, because my family needed me.\u201d The Dodgers beat the Blue Jays in seven games to win their second straight title.<\/p>\n

Vesia also thanked the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams, who sent him a jersey with all of the team’s signatures, which he said he’ll have framed in his home. The pitcher said he and his wife started therapy six weeks ago and that \u201ctalking to someone has made a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vesia encouraged those who were struggling with a difficult situation to talk to somebody.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon’t be afraid to speak up,\u201d Vesia said. \u201cYour mental health matters.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vesia went 4-2 with a 3.02 ERA in 68 regular season games and 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA in seven postseason appearances. The team announced on Oct. 23, the day before Game 1 against the Blue Jays, that he was not with the team in Toronto.<\/p>\n

Dodgers relievers wore Vesia\u2019s No. 51 on their caps in a tribute to their absent teammate. Blue Jays relievers joined them in the tribute for Game 6.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for a list of Southern California mental health resources.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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