Pitcher Alex Vesia confirmed the death of his daughter after absence in the final

• Alex Vesia missed the World Series final due to the death of his daughter.
• His daughter Vesia passed away on July 26, two days after the start of the final.
• Teammates honored Vesia, wearing his number 51 on their caps.

Pitcher of the Los Angeles Dodgers Alex Vesia and his friend Kayla announced the tragic death of their newborn daughter.

Vesia missed the final of the World Series, describing it as "deeply personal family matter." In his Instagram post, he wrote that he has no words to describe the pain, but they will "cherish every second" spent with their child.

His daughter Vesia passed away on July 26, two days after the start of the final. The team previously announced his absence, expressing support for the family.

Alex and Kayla thanked medical personnel at Cedars Sinai for their help, as well as the baseball community for their support.

The Dodgers honored Vesia, wearing his number 51 on their caps during the final. The team won the final, defeating Toronto in seven games.

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