Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia is on leave while the team prepares to go head to head against the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series. As fans questioned what happened with Alex, the team released a statement regarding his hiatus, labeling it as a “personal matter” with his family.

“It is 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 statement read. “The entire Dodgers organization is sending our thoughts to the Vesia family, and we will provide an update at a later date.”

Below, learn what we know so far about Alex’s family situation and updates on his return to baseball.

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