Dave Roberts Discusses ‘Heartbreaking’ Alex Vesia News Ahead of Game 7
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the difficult situation involving left-handed reliever Alex Vesia just before Game 7 of the World Series.
Alex Vesia’s Absence Due to Personal Family Matter
The day before Game 1, the Dodgers announced that Vesia would be away from the team as he and his wife were confronting a deeply personal family issue.
Tribute from the Dodgers and Blue Jays Bullpens
In response, the Dodgers bullpen honored Vesia by writing “No.” Similarly, during Game 6, the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen showed the same gesture, highlighting an extraordinary moment that goes beyond baseball.
“It’s everything,” Roberts said. “I didn’t learn that until after the game last night, and I think it really speaks to the brotherhood of athletes, Major League Baseball players. They’ll all say that ‘baseball is what we do but it’s not who we are,’ and for these guys to recognize Alex, and what he and Kayla have gone through, heartbreaking is not even a good enough descriptor.
But for them to acknowledge that, it just speaks to how much respect and love that they have for one another. It’s a huge, huge tribute to Alex.”
Roberts on the Significance of the Gesture
Roberts emphasized that the tribute reflects the deep respect and empathy among MLB players, showing the strong bonds that unite them beyond the game itself.
Summary: Dave Roberts highlights the emotional support and solidarity within MLB as the Dodgers and Blue Jays honor Alex Vesia amid his personal family challenge during the World Series.