Vesia Misses Dodgers Game Due to Personal Reasons
Alex Vesia, a prominent reliever for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is currently absent from the team due to a personal matter. The Dodgers announced that he and his wife, Kayla, are navigating a deeply personal family situation. This development raises questions about his availability for the upcoming World Series.
Impact on Dodgers’ Roster
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed the team’s efforts to find a replacement for Vesia as they prepare for their matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. The deadline for submitting World Series rosters is set for 10 a.m. ET on Friday, coinciding with Game 1 at Rogers Centre.
Family Medical Emergency List
Major League Baseball (MLB) has a family medical emergency list that allows players to take a leave of absence ranging from three to seven days. Depending on how the Dodgers utilize this designation for Vesia, he could potentially return by Game 3 at Dodger Stadium.
Vesia’s Performance This Season
This season, the 29-year-old left-hander has been a standout performer in a struggling bullpen. Vesia boasts a 3.02 ERA and 0.99 WHIP, achieving 80 strikeouts and issuing 22 walks over 59⅔ innings. Particularly during the playoffs, he has emerged as one of manager Roberts’ most reliable late-game options, alongside right-handers Blake Treinen and Roki Sasaki.
Possible Replacements for Vesia
While Vesia is absent, the Dodgers may turn to veteran left-hander Tanner Scott, who has recently returned to form after recovering from an injury that sidelined him during the National League Championship Series. Anthony Banda is another option that could step up in Vesia’s absence. The Dodgers will need strong performances from their remaining pitchers, especially against right-handed batters from the Blue Jays lineup.
Upcoming Pitching Matchups
Roberts has confirmed that Clayton Kershaw will be included on the World Series roster. The pitching lineup features Blake Snell in Game 1, followed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2, with Tyler Glasnow and Shohei Ohtani scheduled for Games 3 and 4, respectively.
As of now, the situation surrounding Alex Vesia remains uncertain. Roberts expressed that the team is taking a day-to-day approach with no definitive timeline for Vesia’s return. The Dodgers are preparing for the World Series amid these ongoing developments.
