Dodgers’ Alex Vesia Misses World Series Victory Parade
Alex Vesia did not attend the Dodgers' World Series victory parade in Los Angeles on Monday, November 3, due to a deeply personal family matter, PEOPLE confirms. The Dodgers announced last month that Vesia would take time away from the team ahead of the World Series.
Team Acknowledges Vesia’s Contribution
“He’s such a big part of why we’re here in the first place," Dodgers' Will Klein said.
Klein also gave a shout out to Vesia and his wife, Kayla, in an interview following Game 7 on Saturday, November 1.
Absence from Games and Social Media
Vesia, 29, did not play in any of the World Series games. The Dodgers announced late last month that Vesia and Kayla were handling a deeply personal family matter and would be stepping back from team activities.
"The entire Dodgers organization is sending our thoughts to the Vesia family, and we will provide an update at a later date," the team said on October 3.
Growing Family and Social Media Silence
Alex and Kayla Vesia had been sharing moments of their growing family on social media, having announced in April that they were expecting their first child, a baby girl. However, since October 18, following their separate posts about the World Series excitement, neither has posted online.
Summary
Alex Vesia’s absence from the Dodgers' celebrations reflects his focus on a private family matter, while the team supports him during this difficult time.