Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia He is on leave as the team prepares to face the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series. As fans questioned what happened to Alex, the team released a statement about his hiatus, calling it a “personal matter” with his family.
“It is 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 statement read. “The entire Dodger organization is sending our thoughts to the Vesia family and we will provide an update at a later date.”
Below, learn what we know so far about Alex’s family situation and updates on his return to baseball.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 23, 2025
Is Alex Vesia okay? Why he is far from the Dodgers’ bullpen
Alex doesn’t appear to have an injury or illness, but as he has yet to publicly comment on his hiatus, it’s unclear if he’s managing a physical issue. As noted above, the Dodgers stated that Alex is off the World Series roster due to a “personal matter.”
When will Alex Vesia return to the Dodgers?
Since it’s unclear what’s going on with him, Alex’s estimated return date to the Dodgers is still unknown. If he is placed on the family emergency medical list, Alex could be activated later during the World Series.
What happened to Alex Vesia and his family?
Neither Alex nor Kayla have publicly addressed the reason for their departure, but they were expecting their first child.
Do Alex Vesia and his wife have children?
Not at the moment, but Alex and his wife, Kayla, were expecting their first child this year. As seen in their respective instagram posts, Kayla was pregnant. She was on the field with Alex to celebrate the Dodgers’ victory in the National League Championship Series less than a week before the Dodgers announced their “personal matter.”
Neither Alex nor Kayla have publicly commented on their family’s situation.
