"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 its 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."
"Amid such a devastating time for the family filled with unimaginable pain, Dodgers fans have donated over $30,000 to a Toronto hospital in their honor. SickKids, a pediatric hospital in Toronto, said via the Toronto Star that more than 400 U.S. based donors left donations. According to Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com, many pledged to donate $51 in honor of Vesia's jersey number."
"Although the game of baseball can seem so small in moments of tragedy, the Dodgers recently picked up Vesia's $3.55 million club option for 2026. Vesia has been one of the most effective bullpen pieces for the Dodgers this season, posting a 3.02 ERA across 68 appearances. Through the NLCS, he earned four holds and two wins, including the NLDS-clinching Game 5 against the Philadelphia Phillies."
Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla announced their daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, passed away on Oct. 26. Dodgers fans donated more than $30,000 to Toronto's SickKids pediatric hospital in their honor, with over 400 U.S.-based donors and many pledging $51 to match Vesia's jersey number. During the World Series, Dodgers relief pitchers placed a No. 51 on the side of their hats, and the entire Blue Jays bullpen did the same ahead of Game 6. Manager Dave Roberts described the tribute as a sign of brotherhood, respect, and love among Major League players. The Dodgers picked up Vesia's $3.55 million club option for 2026, and Vesia posted a 3.02 ERA across 68 appearances while earning four NLCS holds and two postseason wins, including the NLDS-clinching Game 5.
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