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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia announced the death of his daughter, Sterling, expressing gratitude for the support from the baseball community during this difficult time. Vesia missed the World Series due to a personal family matter, and Dodgers players paid tribute to him by wearing his jersey number. The team won their second consecutive World Series.
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia sat out the World Series after his infant daughter tragically died during the series, with the team and players showing support and honoring him in solidarity.
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia missed the World Series due to the death of his daughter, Sterling, and received support from teammates and fans, with players wearing his jersey number as a tribute; the Dodgers won the series in seven games.
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife mourn the loss of their baby daughter, Sterling, who died during the World Series, leading Vesia to miss the games; the Dodgers and baseball community showed support and respect during this difficult time.
Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia sat out the 2025 World Series after announcing the death of his infant daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, which deeply affected him and led to tributes from teammates.
Alex Vesia is unlikely to pitch in the World Series due to a personal family matter, and the Dodgers have also left off Tanner Scott from the roster due to medical reasons, both impacting their bullpen options.
Dodgers' relief pitcher Alex Vesia is absent from the World Series roster due to a family matter, marking a significant loss for the team's bullpen, which has been bolstered by new additions Edgardo Henriquez and Will Klein. Vesia's absence is expected to be permanent for the series, as he is not on the Family Medical Emergency List, and the team has made other roster adjustments.
Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia will miss the start of the World Series due to a personal family matter, with the team providing no specific details. Vesia has been a key reliever for the Dodgers, and his absence adds to uncertainties about the team's pitching lineup, including closer Tanner Scott's readiness.
Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia is absent from the team due to a personal family matter, raising uncertainty about his participation in the World Series. The team is exploring options to fill his spot, with potential for Vesia to return if he is placed on the family medical emergency list. Vesia has been a key reliever this season, and his absence could impact the Dodgers' bullpen strategy in the series.
Mookie Betts has had a challenging offensive season but recently delivered a crucial go-ahead home run, boosting his confidence and value to the Dodgers. Alex Vesia successfully closed out a game with a perfect ninth inning after a tense moment, and Michael Conforto contributed offensively in a key win, demonstrating resilience amid a turbulent season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled in June, winning just 5 of 15 games. While there's no one person to blame, three players - Alex Vesia, James Outman, and Yency Almonte - have been struggling and may need to be looked at by the team. Vesia has an ERA of 8.00, Outman has a .177/.278/.266 triple slash line, and Almonte's ERA has skyrocketed from 1.02 in 2022 to 6.30 in 2023. The Dodgers are currently 4 games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks for first place in the NL West.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have selected the contract of right-hander Gavin Stone to start Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Stone, ranked 49th on MLB Pipeline's top 100 prospect list, will replace lefty Alex Vesia, who was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. It is unclear if Stone's call to the majors will last beyond Wednesday's start, but he joins a youth movement in LA that has seen multiple top prospects make their way to the big leagues.
Pitching prospect Gavin Stone has been called up by the Los Angeles Dodgers to make his major league debut against the Phillies. Stone is considered one of the best pitching prospects in baseball, with an average ranking of 53rd across multiple publications. To make room for Stone, Alex Vesia was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Stone's best pitch is his changeup, which has a 47.6% whiff rate. Vesia had a rocky start to his season with a 7.84 ERA in 13 appearances.
Despite a brilliant performance by Dustin May, the Dodgers lost to the Diamondbacks 2-1 on Friday night. May pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and a walk, but the Dodgers were unable to capitalize on their opportunities, going hitless in seven at-bats with runners in scoring position. Mookie Betts hit a home run in the seventh inning to give the Dodgers a 1-0 lead, but Alex Vesia allowed a double and a homer to right-handed pinch-hitters in the eighth, giving the Diamondbacks the lead. The Dodgers were unable to score in the bottom of the eighth, and Andrew Chafin closed out the game for the Diamondbacks.