Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Alex Vesia Reveals Death Of Newborn Daughter

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia shared the tragic news of the death of his newborn daughter Friday on Instagram.

“Sterling Sol Vesia🪽Our little angel we love you forever & you’re with us always,” Vesia wrote in a heartbreaking statement. “Our beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday October 26th. There are no words to describe the pain we’re going through but we hold her in our hearts and cherish every second we had with her,” he said.

Vesia’s post included a black and white image of his late daughter’s tiny hand, surrounded by the hands of her loving parents. No further details surrounding the circumstances of her death were disclosed.

Sterling Sol passed away just two days after the MLB team announced Vesia would not participate in the World Series.

Vesia continued, “Thank you to the Dodgers for their understanding and support during this time. Our baseball family showed up for us and we wouldn’t be able to do this without them.”

“Thank you Dodger Nation, Blue Jays organization and all baseball fans for your love and support. We have seen ALL your messages, comments and posts. It’s brought us so much comfort.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 17: Alex Vesia #51 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after the third out in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Vesia extended his gratitude to all those who supported him and his family through this devastating tragedy.

“Lastly, we’d like to thank Cedars Sinai and all the medical staff who helped Kayla and Sterling. Every person we came across was truly so incredible. With Love, The Vesias.” (RELATED: Play That Will Leave You Utterly Confused Has Gotta Be One Of Wildest In All-Time MLB Playoff History)

Friends, fans, colleagues, and loved ones immediately populated Vesia’s comment section with messages filled with love as they united in grief to pay final respects to his little girl.