Blue Jays and Dodgers Honor Absent Reliever Alex Vesia
The Toronto Blue Jays have joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in paying tribute to Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia during the World Series. Vesia is absent from the team due to a “deeply personal family matter,” as stated by the Dodgers before Game 1.
Dodgers pitchers have been honoring Vesia by wearing his No. 48 on their uniforms. In solidarity, Blue Jays relievers Chris Bassitt, Seranthony Domínguez, Mason Fluharty, and Louis Varland have also started wearing No. 48 during the series.
Images from the Series
- Alex Vesia pitching against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.
- Chris Bassitt pitching against the Dodgers in the ninth inning of Game 6 of the World Series in Toronto.
- Mason Fluharty and catcher Alejandro Kirk conversing on the mound before a pitching change against the Dodgers in Game 6.
“Vesia is away from the team because of a ‘deeply personal family matter,’” the Dodgers said in a statement before Game 1.
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press.
Author's summary: In a heartfelt gesture, Blue Jays relievers joined Dodgers pitchers in wearing Alex Vesia’s No. 48 to honor their sidelined teammate during the World Series.
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