Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia shares devastating news of baby daughter's death

Dodgers Pitcher Alex Vesia Announces Loss of Baby Daughter

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla shared heartbreaking news Friday about the passing of their baby daughter.

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 expressed gratitude to the Dodgers organization for their understanding and support during this difficult time.

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.

He also thanked Cedars Sinai and the medical staff who cared for Kayla and their daughter Sterling, praising the compassion and dedication of everyone involved.

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.

Vesia shared a black-and-white photo showing their daughter Sterling’s tiny hand resting on top of the couple’s hands as a tribute to her memory. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

He had been away from the Dodgers since October 23, following an announcement that he and his wife were managing a deeply personal matter during her third trimester.

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Alex Vesia and his wife mourn the loss of their newborn daughter, thanking their baseball and medical communities for their support during this painful time.

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