Alex Vesia is speaking out for the first time following the death of his newborn daughter.
After the 29-year-old pitcher dropped out of playing with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates in the 2025 World Series, he and wife Kayla revealed in November that their baby girl Sterling had died.
In a press conference on Friday (February 13), Alex opened up about how he and his wife have been coping with their grief.
Keep reading to find out more…“The lessons we’ve learned from this is that life can change in an instant,” Alex shared. “Ten minutes is all it took. Sterling Sol was the most beautiful girl in the world. We got to hold her, change her diaper, read to her and love her. Our time together was far too short. Kay and I will keep those precious moments and memories to ourselves.”
“I hope that anyone listening can empathize and respect our wishes for privacy as we continue to heal and as we navigate the ups and downs of a baseball season,” he added.
Alex went on to share that he and Kayla started therapy about six weeks ago.
“It hasn’t been easy, but talking to someone has made a difference,” he shared. “I’ve learned that what has happened to us has also happened to so many families. And realizing that has deepened our empathy and our gratitude for this community.”
Also in the press conference, Alex acknowledged all of the love and support he and Kayla have received, admitting it’s made them “very emotional.”
“We were super overwhelmed with emotion and the baseball community, the relationships that you make along the way,” he said. “It showed that it’s much bigger than baseball.”
“The outpouring of love and support Kay and I have had over the past few months has been unmatched,” he continued. “My DMs, messages are basically broken on Instagram from all the love … I’ve tried to read all the comments and everything, just because it’s meant the world.”
Alex also said that he’s been leaning into baseball to help cope with the loss.
“I immediately got back into the gym. I started my throwing program,” he explained. “Having something to look forward to has helped me. The gym has been my mental clarity. Being around the guys again, preparing for spring training, it’s been really nice. Gotten a lot of love so far in the clubhouse, and being able to laugh and joke around, that’s been really nice for me.”
While he is still working through his grief, Alex emphasized the importance of therapy and encouraged others in similar situations to follow his and Kayla‘s lead.
“For those out there who have lost a child, or are fighting through any struggle, if you can take anything from this: please seek help,” he said. “Talk to somebody. It’s definitely helped Kay and I. Please don’t be afraid to speak up. Your mental health matters.”
“The baseball community is extremely strong,” he added. “I was not prepared to not bring my baby girl home, but we’re carrying her with us every day. It’s been hard, but we’re doing OK.”
Back in January, Kayla opened up about their loss.
