Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia speaks out about grieving his newborn daughter’s death, thanking supporters and asking for privacy.

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia publicly spoke for the first time since the death of his newborn daughter, Sterling Sol, in October 2025, sharing his grief and gratitude for the outpouring of support from the baseball community and fans worldwide. He described the brief but meaningful time with his daughter, emphasized his and wife Kayla’s efforts to cope through counseling and routine, and expressed appreciation for teammates, opponents, and fans, including the league-wide tribute honoring their daughter with the number 51 on hats. While committed to returning to baseball, Vesia asked for privacy as he and Kayla continue healing, stressing the sacred nature of their memories.