Dave Roberts discusses ‘heartbreaking’ Alex Vesia news ahead of Game 7

Dave Roberts Discusses ‘Heartbreaking’ Alex Vesia News Ahead of Game 7

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke about the "heartbreaking" news regarding left-handed reliever Alex Vesia just before Game 7 of the World Series.

Alex Vesia’s Absence from the Team

The day before Game 1, the Dodgers announced that Alex Vesia would be away from the team as he and his wife were dealing with a “deeply personal family matter.”

Tribute from the Bullpens

In response to this news, the Dodgers bullpen honored Vesia by writing his number on their equipment. Similarly, during Game 6, the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen showed the same tribute, demonstrating an incredible act of solidarity beyond the sport.

During Game 6 of the World Series on Friday night, the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen was seen honoring Alex Vesia, an act bigger than baseball.

Dave Roberts on the Meaning of the Tribute

“It’s everything. I didn’t learn that until after the game last night, and I think it really speaks to the brotherhood of athletes, Major League Baseball players. They’ll all say that ‘baseball is what we do but it’s not who we are,’ and for these guys to recognize Alex, and what he and Kayla have gone through, heartbreaking is not even a good enough descriptor. But for them to acknowledge that, it just speaks to how much respect and love that they have for one another. It’s a huge, huge tribute to Alex.”

This tribute reflects the deep respect and camaraderie among players, highlighting their connection beyond the game.

Summary: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts highlighted the profound unity and respect shown by MLB players toward Alex Vesia amid his personal family crisis, underscoring the bonds beyond baseball.

Newsweek — 2025-11-02