Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia’s wife, Kayla Vesia, has been his biggest supporter throughout his baseball career.
The couple went public with their relationship in April 2019 while Alex was still playing for the Clinton LumberKings collegiate team — and she stood by him as he turned pro, first for the Miami Marlins and, later, for the Dodgers.
Alex and Kayla called their January 2024 wedding the “best day of [their] lives” and subsequently shared in April 2025 that Kayla was pregnant with their first baby.
In October 2025, the Dodgers announced that Alex was taking a break from the team ahead of the World Series due to “a deeply personal family matter.” The MLB player later revealed that he was mourning the death of his baby girl.
Keep scrolling for the full timeline of Alex and Kayla’s relationship:
April 2019
The couple went Instagram official when Kayla visited Alex while he was playing for the Clinton LumberKings collegiate team.
“GAME OVER(literally & metaphorically),” she joked.
After complimenting Alex on his mustache, the athlete replied: “Thank you for traveling hundreds of miles to watch me pitch!”
August 2019
Kayla posted a carousel of sweet photos from the early days of her romance with Alex, along with the caption: “Nothin’ feels better than this.”
September 2019
Kayla bid a temporary goodbye to Alex before the start of Major League Baseball’s offseason Arizona Fall League for rookie prospects.
“My sweet boy leaves for the AZ fall league today, big things are coming & I love being able to watch you do your thing on the mound,” she lovingly wrote. “Thank you for all the love, help & besitos this week.”
Alex relayed how excited he was to reunite soon in his reply: “Thank you so much baby girl! I can’t wait to see you in. Few days! [sic] Thank you for being my rock!”
October 2019
Alex’s career was riding high as he joined the Miami Marlins’ Minor League team — the Florida Complex League Marlins — and his relationship with Kayla was heating up too.
“I am forever grateful for the happiness, joy and beauty you have brought into my life,” he wrote to his girlfriend.
December 2019
Once Alex wrapped up his season in MLB’s Arizona Fall League, he went on a romantic getaway with Kayla to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sacramento, California.
“My favorite place to vacation is anyplace next to you,” he beamed, with Kayla echoing his compliment: “You are my favorite person.”
February 2020
Alex and Kayla exchanged loving messages for their first Valentine’s Day since going public nearly one year earlier.
“Happy Valentines Day Baby Girl,” Alex wrote to Kayla. “I’m the luckiest guy in the world! Thank you for always being right by my side through it all! You are my rock! I love you so much sweetheart!”
Kayla promised her boyfriend that there was “no place [she’d] rather be” than by his side on the holiday.
April 2020
The pitcher and his girlfriend celebrated their first anniversary.
“Happy One Year Baby Girl,” Alex wrote. “I can’t believe it’s already been a year! We have made so many memories so far! Long distance can be tough at time[s] but I can’t thank you enough for sticking by my side through it all! I love you so much, you make me the happiest guy in the world! Forever and Always babe.”
Kayla described the first year of their relationship as “the best” as she promised to be “right by [Alex’s] side” through good times and bad.
“Love you baby!! Forever and Always babe,” she added.
February 2021
The couple commemorated a major professional milestone for Alex when he was traded from the Marlins to the Dodgers. Alex reflected on making the move from Florida to L.A. via Instagram.
“I started playing baseball at the age of 5yo and all I’d ever wanted was to pitch in the MLB,” he explained. “Thank you to @marlins for making my dreams come true. I appreciate the player development staff for helping me develop my game. Miami, and it’s [sic] fans, will always have a special place in my heart.”
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The pitcher then teased, “DODGER FANS! I can’t wait for what’s to come! I’m very excited to get to work with such a talented group of guys!”
March 2021
As they neared their second anniversary, Alex offered his girlfriend some heartfelt birthday wishes.
“Thank you for being my best friend, I love doing life with you. I can’t wait for what this year has in store for us! I love you so much!” he wrote.
April 2021
Kayla returned the favor with her own birthday tribute for Alex.
“Celebrating you is one of my favorite things! Here’s to another year of making your dreams come true! We are now old together, welcome 🥳 I love you forever and always,” she gushed.
November 2022
Alex popped the question with a romantic beach proposal — and Kayla said yes!
“I get to spend the rest of my life with Mi Bebe,” he wrote. “11-18-2022 holds a special place in my heart! I can’t wait to marry the love of my life!”
January 2024
Alex and Kayla tied the knot on January 5, 2024, calling it “the best day of [their] lives.”
“We couldn’t have planned for a better day it was everything we dreamed of and more. Very thankful for everyone who traveled and made time to celebrate us! LOVE YA’LL,” they wrote in a joint statement.
April 2025
Kayla and Alex officially announced that they were expecting their first baby.
“Baby Vesia coming soon, we are beyond excited for this next chapter,” they revealed.
October 2025
The Dodgers confirmed that Alex was taking a leave of absence ahead of the 2025 World Series.
“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,” a statement from the team read via Instagram. “The entire Dodgers organization is sending our thoughts to the Vesia family and we will provide an update at a later date.”
November 2025
Days after the Dodgers won the 2025 World Series, Alex and Kayla announced the death of their baby girl.
“Sterling Sol Vesia🪽. Our little angel we love you forever & you’re with us always,” the couple wrote via a joint Instagram post on November 7. “Our beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday, October 26th. There are no words to describe the pain we’re going through but we hold her in our hearts and cherish every second we had with her. Thank you to the Dodgers for their understanding and support during this time. Our baseball family showed up for us and we wouldn’t be able to do this without them.”
January 2026
Kayla returned to social media after Sterling’s death, revealing that she and Alex are “trying to get through it.”
“Every day is so different for us, and I don’t really have the words,” she said in a tearful TikTok video. “I share a lot of Alex and I’s life on here [and] it just felt right to come and say thank you. I am really grateful for the community of you guys just expressing your support and love for us. It really has brought us a lot of comfort during this.”
According to Kayla, she hoped to share more about her grief journey in the coming months.
“I don’t want to come on the internet and cry. I don’t think that’s fun for anyone. I think it will be a good outlet to be able to talk and share, different from me and Alex talking [or us] talking with our therapist. It’s just a different outlet,” she explained. “Right now, I don’t have a whole lot to say, just that I am really grateful for you guys and showing so much support and love to us during this time.”
She added, “Be prepared for everything. I was prepared for whatever was going to happen. I wasn’t prepared for not taking my baby home. … I don’t know what the [new] year is going to bring. I’ll slowly be getting back on here. Love you guys, and that’s about it for right now.”
