The Los Angeles Dodgers organization joins relief pitcher **Alex Vesia** and his wife **Kayla** in mourning the devastating loss of their infant daughter, **Sterling Sol Vesia**, who passed away on **Sunday, October 26**.
In a statement shared through the family, the Vesias expressed their profound heartbreak and gratitude for the love and support they have received during this unimaginable time. “Our precious Sterling Sol brought light, love, and joy into our lives from the moment we met her,” they wrote. “Though her time with us was far too short, her spirit will live forever in our hearts. We are deeply thankful for the outpouring of compassion from our family, friends, teammates, and the entire Dodgers community.”
Alex and Kayla have asked for privacy as they grieve and begin to navigate life after such an unimaginable loss. The Dodgers organization released its own statement, saying, “Our hearts are broken for Alex, Kayla, and their families. Sterling will always be a part of the Dodger family. We stand with them in love and support during this incredibly difficult time.”
Teammates, coaches, and fans across Major League Baseball have expressed condolences and solidarity, honoring the family’s strength and the brief but meaningful life of their daughter. Messages of support have flooded social media, with many calling for continued compassion and space for the family to heal.
The Vesias have requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to children’s hospitals or organizations supporting grieving families.
As the baseball community rallies around them, the Vesias hope that Sterling’s light—her **Sol**—continues to shine through every act of kindness shared in her memory.
*Sterling Sol Vesia will be forever loved, remembered, and cherished.*
