Dodgers' Alex Vesia reveals death of infant daughter: 'No words to describe the pain we’re going through'

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia revealed on social media that his infant daughter Sterling died in the final week of October.

"Our little angel we love you forever & you’re with us always. 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," Vesia wrote in the caption of an Instagram post of him holding his daughter's hand.

"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.

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Alex Vesia of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks to the dugout during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium Oct. 16, 2025, in Los Angeles.   (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

"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."

The Dodgers announced Oct. 23 the relief pitcher would be taking a leave of absence during the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The statement did not clarify why he'd be taking the leave at the time but indicated the team had a "heavy heart."

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"It's with a heavy heart that we share that Alex Vesia is