As previously reported, before the rosters were announced for the 2025 World Series, Alex Vesia announced that he was stepping away from the team because of a “deeply personal family matter.” Vesia and his wife, Kayla, were expecting their first child at the time of the announcement.

“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 Dodgers said in an issued statement. “The entire Dodgers organization is sending out thoughts to the Vesia family, and we will provide an update at a later date.”

The World Series pressed on because it had to. The Vesias navigated their family emergency because they had to.

Lost in the exuberant bliss of the Dodgers successfully defending their title (regardles

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