Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia will not be there for Game 1 of the World Series.
With the Fall Classic kicking off Friday, Los Angeles announced Thursday that the 29-year-old Vesia “will be away from the team.”
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Alex Vesia is away from the team as he and his wife Kayla navigate a very personal family matter,” the spokesperson said. Dodgers said in a statement to X. “The entire Dodgers organization sends our thoughts to the Vesia family and we will provide an update at a later date.”
It remains unclear what exactly the personal issue is and how much time the left-hander will miss.
Vesia, drafted by the Marlins in 2018, has spent the past five seasons with Los Angeles after Miami dealt him to the Dodgers ahead of the 2021 season.
During his time with the Dodgers, Vesia has posted a 2.67 ERA and 364 strikeouts in 295 appearances.
This season, the left-hander had a 3.02 ERA with five saves in 59⅔ innings as one of the Dodgers’ high-leverage relievers.
Vesia has already played seven games for Los Angeles this postseason, winning against both the Phillies and Brewers.
In addition to Vesia, Dodgers closer Tanner Scott’s availability to pitch in the World Series is still up in the air.
Scott, who was left off the roster during the NLDS against the Phillies due to an abscess excision, said he feels ready to pitch.
“I feel a lot better now. There were a few days where I felt miserable,” Scott told reporters Monday. “I’m pitching, threw a few bullpens. I’ll see where it takes me. … I feel healthy.”
“I definitely feel better than when I came out of that Phillies series. I didn’t feel great.”
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