Dave Roberts Discusses ‘Heartbreaking’ Alex Vesia News Ahead of Game 7
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the difficult situation involving left-handed reliever Alex Vesia, who is away from the team due to a deeply personal family matter involving him and his wife.
Alex Vesia’s Absence and Team Support
The Dodgers announced Vesia’s absence the day before Game 1 of the World Series. In response, the Dodgers bullpen honored Vesia by wearing his number as a sign of solidarity.
Support from the Toronto Blue Jays
During Game 6 of the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen also paid tribute to Vesia by wearing his number, a gesture recognized as a profound act of empathy extending beyond baseball.
“It’s everything,” Roberts said. “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.”
Summary
The gesture from both teams highlights the deep respect and emotional support among players, emphasizing that baseball is more than a game—it’s a community united in difficult times.
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