Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia lost his infant daughter Sterling; team and fans honored him after he shared the news.

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia announced on October 26, 2025, that his infant daughter, Sterling, had died. Vesia, who missed the World Series due to a personal family matter, shared the news in an emotional Instagram post, expressing grief and gratitude for support from the Dodgers, Blue Jays, and fans. Both teams honored him by wearing his No. 51 on their caps. The Dodgers replaced him with right-handers Edgardo Henriquez and Will Klein, with Klein pitching four scoreless innings in Game 3. The cause of the infant’s passing was not disclosed.