dailyloe.com – Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia returned to Major League Baseball on March 27. He honored his late daughter during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 29-year-old reliever wore a custom dark pink glove for the occasion.
The glove featured the name of his newborn daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia. It also displayed her birth date inscribed on the inside. A ‘K’ was sewn on the ring finger to honor his wife, Kayla.
Vesia had stepped away from the team just before the 2025 World Series. The Dodgers cited a deeply personal family matter at the time. The couple later shared the heartbreaking loss of their baby two weeks after his leave began.
On Instagram the day before his return, Vesia reflected on his changed perspective. He wrote about having the same goals but new motivations. He thanked supporters and vowed to make his daughter proud.
His wife, Kayla, described MLB Opening Day as very bittersweet. She expressed her enduring love for their daughter on social media. She wrote about carrying Sterling in her heart always.
Vesia first spoke publicly about the loss at a February 13 press conference. He said life can change in just ten minutes. He cherished the short time they had to hold and love their daughter.
The couple married in January 2025 before facing this profound loss. Vesia’s tribute glove served as a powerful, visible symbol of his family. His return marks a significant step in his personal and professional journey.[]
Source: E! News
