Alex Vesia to miss World Series Game 1 vs Blue Jays? Dodgers give concerning update

Alex Vesia could miss Game 1 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Chargers and Toronto Blue Jays on Friday

Published on: Oct 24, 2025, 05:54:34 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Alex Vesia could miss Game 1 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Chargers and Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The team is prepared and is already looking at options. This comes after it was announced that Vesia and his wife, Kayla, are dealing with a ‘deeply personal family matter’.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia (51) reacts after a strike out in the eleventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

“It’s 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 Dodgers said in a statement. “The entire organization is sending our thoughts to the Vesia family, and we will provide an update at a later date.”

Vesia’s wife, Kayla, who is pregnant, was spotted celebrating the Dodgers' last win. She even posted a series of photos on Instagram.

Will Alex Vesia miss the World Series Game 1 vs the Blue Jays?

In a key update, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that the team is still figuring out how Vesia's absence would impact their roster, which should be finalized by Friday morning.

Alex Vesia has been crucial for the team so far. He went 4-2 with a 3.02 ERA in 68 regular-season games. He is 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA in seven postseason appearances.

“We’re in the mode of trying to understand the process, the rules, a way that we could sort of try to navigate the roster. We’re going through the process of trying to backfill his spot on the roster," the manager noted on Thursday.

Roberts was also asked if Vesia would miss the game. “Honestly, I think we’re just going day to day with really no expectations,” he said.

LA Dodgers Active Roster

Pitchers

Anthony Banda

Ben Casparius

Jack Dreyer

Tyler Glasnow

Clayton Kershaw

Roki Sasaki

Emmet Sheehan

Blake Snell

Blake Treinen

Alex Vesia

Justin Wrobleski

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Two-Way Players

Shohei Ohtani

Catchers:

Ben Rortvedt

Will Smith

Infielders

Mookie Betts

Tommy Edman

Freddie Freeman

Enrique Hernández

Hyeseong Kim

Max Muncy

Miguel Rojas

Outfielders

Alex Call

Justin Dean

Teoscar Hernández

Andy Pages

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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