Dave Roberts Discusses ‘Heartbreaking’ Alex Vesia News Ahead of Game 7
The Los Angeles Dodgers manager shared his thoughts on the difficult news about left-handed reliever Alex Vesia just before Game 7 of the World Series.
Alex Vesia’s Personal Family Matter
The day before Game 1 of the World Series, the Dodgers announced that Alex Vesia would be away from the team due to a “deeply personal family matter” involving him and his wife.
Tribute from Dodgers and Blue Jays Bullpens
In response, the Dodgers bullpen honored Vesia by writing "No" on their gloves. During Game 6, the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen showed the same gesture, an act that transcended baseball.
Dave Roberts on the Gesture’s Meaning
Roberts emphasized the significance of this support, especially with the high stakes of Game 7 approaching. He said:
“It’s everything. I didn’t learn that until after the game last night, and I think it really speaks to the brotherhood of athletes, Major League Baseball players. They’ll all say that ‘baseball is what we do but it’s not who we are,’ and for these guys to recognize Alex, and what he and Kayla have gone through, heartbreaking is not even a good enough descriptor.”
“But for them to acknowledge that, it just speaks to how much respect and love that they have for one another. It’s a huge, huge tribute to Alex.”
This moment highlights the deep personal connections and respect among players beyond the competitive nature of the sport.
Author's summary: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reflects on the heartfelt team support for Alex Vesia during a challenging family situation, emphasizing the unity and compassion within Major League Baseball.