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Dodgers Honor Absent Teammate Vesia with Cap Tribute
31 Oct
Summary
- Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia withdrew from World Series squad
- Teammates wearing his number 51 on caps to show support
- Vesia dealing with 'deeply personal family matter'
As the LA Dodgers prepare for the 2025 World Series, they are missing a key member of their bullpen. Reliever Alex Vesia has withdrawn from the squad due to a 'deeply personal family matter' with his wife, Kayla.
To show their support for Vesia, the Dodgers' relievers have decided to wear his number 51 embroidered on their hats. "Since we were still in Toronto, we had tried to think of many ways to show our love and support for him and his family," said Dodgers pitcher Evan Phillips. "We just recognize that we really miss them, and baseball is completely secondary to what they're going through."
Vesia's absence provides an opportunity for other Dodgers relievers to step up, according to manager Dave Roberts. "We have a lot of viable options," he said. "Guys are going to have to step up. But Alex is certainly going to be missed." The team is determined to win the World Series with Vesia in their thoughts, using his absence as additional motivation.
