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Will Smith sat down with the “MLB on FOX” crew to discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Game 7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling seven-game World Series that went to extra innings several times.
Two days after the Dodgers’ 5-4 win in Game 7 made it back-to-back titles, the team celebrated with a championship parade in Los Angeles — but one player was noticeably absent.
Relief pitcher Alex Vesia stepped away from the team shortly before the World Series started and did not return to the field in either game.
The Dodgers recently revealed that Vesia and his wife, Kayla, were facing a “deeply personal matter” that would require him to spend an undisclosed amount of time away from the team.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia walks back to the dugout during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium, Oct. 16, in Los Angeles. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
“The entire Dodgers organization is sending out thoughts to the Vesia family and we will provide an update at a later date,” the team said in an Oct. 23 statement.
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In April, the couple shared news of Kayla’s pregnancy and confirmed they were expecting a girl. In the months since, they have posted numerous photos on social media documenting the pregnancy.
October 18 marked the last post from the 29-year-old MLB player or his wife. Both shared photos celebrating the build-up to the World Series.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia reacts after recording an out during Game 4 of the Division Series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, Oct. 9 in San Diego. (Harry How/Getty Images)
October 18 marked the latest social media post from the 29-year-old MLB player or Kayla. These posts were related to the building anticipation for the World Series.
Vesia’s teammate Will Klein mentioned Alex and Kayla after the Dodgers won World Series titles.
“We all sent him a message,” Klein said, referring to teammates reaching out to Vesia. “We just want him to know he’s in our hearts and we did it all for him.”
Alex Vesia walks back to the dugout during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium, Oct. 16, in Los Angeles, California. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
“He’s such a big part of why we’re here in the first place, and then just to be able to get this for them — there’s harder places to be than on a World Series mound,” Klein added. “And so what they’re going through is not great.”
Klein also noted that the Blue Jays paid tribute to Vesia.
“It’s bigger than baseball,” he said. “And it was really just amazing to be a part of that for him.”
Vesia appeared in 68 regular season games and seven postseason games this season.
