Dave Roberts Discusses ‘Heartbreaking’ Alex Vesia News Ahead of Game 7
On the day before Game 1 of the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced that left-handed reliever Alex Vesia would be away from the team due to a “deeply personal family matter” involving him and his wife.
Dodgers and Opponents Honor Vesia
In response to the difficult situation, the Dodgers' bullpen honored Vesia by writing his number. During Game 6, the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen mirrored this gesture, an extraordinary act that transcends the sport.
“It’s everything,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “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 respect and solidarity among MLB players beyond competition, demonstrating support in challenging personal times.
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