Amid their World Series run, the Los Angeles Dodgers front office is sharing more about the decision to leave pitcher Alex Vesia off the roster as he steps away from the team due to a personal matter.

"It’s with a heavy heart that we share that Alex Vesia is away from the team as he and his wife Kayla navigate a deeply personal family matter. The entire Dodger organization is sending our thoughts to the Vesia family, and we will provide an update at a later date," the complete statement from the team read.

The Dodgers family is coming together to support pitcher Alex Vesia as he handles a “personal family matter” during the World Series. “Please keep the Vesias in your prayers 💙,” Freddie Freeman’s wife,

No, Alex does not have any children, but he and Kayla announced they were expecting their first baby together in 2025. Up until mid-October 2025, Kayla had been sharing Instagram photos of her growing baby bump and her supporting Alex as he and the Dodgers moved onto the World Series.