Alex Vesia, a standout reliever for the Los Angeles Dodgers, excelled last season with a remarkable 1.76 ERA and no runs allowed in his World Series appearances. After celebrating his first championship, Vesia, along with his wife Kayla, announced they are expecting their first child, expressing excitement for this new chapter in their lives. Vesia initially struggled with the Miami Marlins before thriving with the Dodgers, achieving a career-high 87 strikeouts and contributing significantly during the World Series. His performance solidified his value to the team amidst pitching injuries, marking a successful season both professionally and personally.
Last year, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced numerous pitching injuries, but one standout remained constant: the exceptional performance of Alex Vesia on the mound.
The left-handed reliever posted an impressive ERA of 1.76 during the season and did not allow any runs in his seven postseason appearances. Winning the World Series in his first year was a remarkable feat, and shortly after celebrating his 29th birthday, Vesia announced another significant milestone.
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He and his wife, Kayla, are eagerly expecting their first child together.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEX AND KAYLA! pic.twitter.com/NCpJbTS6T2
— DodgersMuse (@LADodgersMuse) April 12, 2025
“Baby Vesia is on the way, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for this new chapter!” the Vesias shared in their joint Instagram post.
Vesia began his professional baseball journey with the Miami Marlins in 2020, although he struggled during his initial outings, concluding that season with an 18.69 ERA and an 0-1 record.
After being traded to the Dodgers in 2021, he quickly demonstrated his potential value, recording a solid 2.25 ERA over 41 games.
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In 2022, Vesia’s performance improved even further, achieving a 2.15 ERA with a perfect 5-0 record while striking out a career-high 79 batters against just 24 walks.
Although the 2023 season was somewhat challenging for Vesia, he rebounded impressively in 2024, especially considering the pitching injuries that affected the eventual World Series champions throughout the year. He set a new career mark with 87 strikeouts and logged a personal best of 66.1 innings.
In October, Vesia elevated his performance further, particularly during his four appearances in the World Series.
During the Fall Classic, Vesia pitched a total of 2.2 innings, achieving two strikeouts, allowing no earned runs, and surrendering only one hit as he made his mark in baseball history.
With the backing of the Dodgers community, Vesia now looks to excel in this new stage of his life: fatherhood.
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