Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia is on leave while the team prepares to go head to head against the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series. As fans questioned what happened with Alex, the team released a statement regarding his hiatus, labeling it as 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 Dodgers 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
Alex does not appear to have an injury or an illness, but since he has yet to publicly comment on his hiatus, it’s unclear if he is managing a physical issue. As previously noted, the Dodgers stated that Alex is off the World Series roster for a “personal matter.”
Since it’s unclear what is 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 on during the World Series.
Neither Alex nor Kayla has publicly addressed the reason behind his departure, but they were expecting their first child.
