"Bear with me, please. Good morning. I just want to start off by acknowledging my wife, Kayla, who is not only the strongest person that I know, but a support system for me every bit as I am for her. Part of what I'm here to share is on behalf of both of us,"
"I will start off by thanking the Dodgers, Andrew Friedman, Brandon Gomes, Doc, the whole coaching staff and all of my teammates. The amount of support you have given Kay and I has been overwhelming in the best way. We are beyond grateful for this organization and this family. So many of you have stepped up and have been there for u"
"We just didn't want to have any potential for any kind of pressure," Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said at the time. "This is so much bigger than baseball. For us, it was doing whatever small part we could to just 100% be supportive."
Alex Vesia reported for Spring Training and spoke publicly for the first time since his daughter, Sterling Sol, died on Oct. 26, 2024. Vesia was absent from the Dodgers' 2025 World Series roster due to a deeply personal family matter related to the loss. The Dodgers chose not to place Vesia on the family emergency medical list or bereavement list to avoid imposing activation time constraints or pressure. Players from both clubs wore No. 51 on their hats in his support, and the Los Angeles Rams gifted a signed jersey. Vesia thanked supporters, requested privacy, and urged anyone struggling to seek help.
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