Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla Vesia, have spoken openly about the devastating death of their newborn daughter, Sterling Sol, and the grief that they’ve endured.
Alex and Kayla, who have been married since January 2024, announced the next year that they were expecting their first baby. They confirmed their daughter’s death in a joint Instagram post on November 7, 2025.
“Sterling Sol Vesia. Our little angel we love you forever & you’re with us always. Our beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday October 26th,” an Instagram post read. “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.”
Alex and Kayla also thanked the Dodgers and fans for their support, writing, “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.”
Alex took a leave of absence from the Dodgers in October 2025 ahead of the 2025 World Series. He sat out the entirety of the championship, which the Dodgers ultimately won over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Keep scrolling to read Alex and Kayla’s candid comments about grief:
Kayla Vesia’s 1st Update
Kayla Vesia returned to social media in early January 2026 with a tearful TikTok video.
“You know, I don’t have much to say, honestly,” Kayla said on January 2, 2026. “Alex and I are trying to get through it everyday. Every day is so different for us, and I don’t really have the words.”
She tearfully added, “I was prepared for whatever was going to happen. I wasn’t prepared for not taking my baby home.”
At the time, Kayla revealed that she wasn’t sure what her social media content would “look like going forward.”
“I do want to share my journey,” she said. “I don’t know how much I’m gonna share, I don’t know the details, but I do know I want to share if it can help somebody who’s going through the same thing feel like they’re not alone.”
Kayla Vesia Documents Her 1st Postpartum Workout
Kayla Vesia shared via TikTok on January 6, 2026, that her first postpartum workout “wrecked” her emotionally.
“Everything just goes back to Sterling. I’m excited to get back to working out after I had her,” she said, adding that her Oura ring served as a source of motivation. “[It’s] a ring that reminds me of Sterling, so when I get into class and am struggling, I can look down and find some strength.”
Alex Vesia’s Glove Tribute
Alex Vesia designed his new baseball gloves for the 2026 MLB season, making sure to add Sterling’s name on the leather.
“Ever since we started dating, he puts [the letter] ‘K’ on his ring finger,” Kayla Vesia explained in a January 16, 2026, video via TikTok. “He has ‘FUFB’ always on his glove and now, he will start adding Sterling’s name.”
Alex Vesia Opens Up About Grief at Spring Training
Alex Vesia read a prepared statement to reporters in February 2026 during the Dodgers’ spring training session.
“Kay and I started therapy about six weeks ago. It hasn’t been easy,” he said, referring to wife Kayla Vesia. “Talking to someone has made a difference. For those out there who have lost a child or are fighting through any struggle, if you can take anything from this, please seek help. Talk to somebody. It’s definitely helped Kay and I. Please don’t be afraid to speak up. Your mental health matters.”
Alex continued, “The lessons we’ve learned from this is that life can change in an instant. 10 minutes is all it took. Sterling Sol was the most beautiful girl in the world. We got to hold her, change her diaper, read to her and love her. Our time together was far too short. … I was not prepared to not bring my baby girl home, but we’re carrying her with us every day. It’s been hard but we’re doing OK.”
Alex Vesia Returns to the Pitching Mound on Opening Day
Alex Vesia vowed to make Sterling proud ahead of the Dodgers’ Opening Day in March 2026.
“Same goals … different perspectives … new motivations,” he wrote on Instagram on March 26, 2026. “I’m going to make you proud, SSV ❤️.”
He returned to the mound the next day, wearing a pink glove featuring Sterling’s name and birthdate.
After the Dodgers’ 5-4 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Kayla wrote via Instagram, “Sterling and I are so proud of you. We’re cheering you on forever. ♥️“
Kayla Vesia Address Fan Boundaries
After the Dodgers’ first game in March 2026, a handful of fans made custom jerseys with “Sterling” on the back in Alex and Kayla Vesia’s honor.
Kayla reacted to the fan tribute via TikTok comment on March 28, 2026, writing, “I don’t like it. They have no right.”
Kayla Vesia Celebrates Her 30th Birthday
On March 31, 2026, Kayla Vesia celebrated her milestone 30th birthday five months after Sterling’s death.
“It’s hard to want to celebrate anything but being surrounded by family and warmth on this milestone helped some light shine through,” she wrote via Instagram, sharing photos from her party that served a custom drink called the “Golden Sol” in Sterling’s memory.
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