Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia was spotted down in Arizona at Camelback Ranch in early February, more than a week before pitchers and catchers officially report.
Vesia experienced a personal tragedy in October, forcing him to stay home with his family and away from the team.
The Dodgers spoke openly about their support for Vesia, a fan favorite who brings energy on and off the field, as he went through this tough time.
In fact, both Los Angeles and the Toronto Blue Jays wrote his jersey number on the side of their hats during the World Series.
As preparations for the new season start, Vesia is seemingly ready to step back on the field, as he was spotted pitching ahead of Spring Training early with Anthony Banda, Emmet Sheehan, Gavin Stone, and Shohei Ohtani, among other Dodgers.
Vesia is set to have another pronounced role in the bullpen as one of the more reliable middle relievers that the Dodgers have on the staff.
He will not be closing important games with Edwin Diaz taking over the role, but Vesia could end up challenging Tanner Scott for the set-up role during Spring Training.
What did Alex Vesia go through during the World Series in 2025?
During the 2025 playoffs, the Dodgers respected the privacy of Alex Vesia and his family by keeping the reason for his absence private.
Eventually, Vesia and his wife, Kayla, announced that their daughter, Sterling died.
“Our little angel we love you forever & you’re with us always,” Vesia and his wife, Kayla, said on Instagram.
“Our beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday October 26th. There are no words to describe the pain we’re going through but we hold her in our hearts and cherish every second we had with her.
“Our baseball family showed up for us and we wouldn’t be able to do this without them. Thank you to the Dodgers for their understanding and support during this time. Our baseball family showed up for us and we wouldn’t be able to do this without them.
“Thank you Dodger Nation, Blue Jays organization and all baseball fans for your love and support. We have seen ALL your messages, comments and posts. It’s brought us so much comfort.”
