Blue Jays and Dodgers Relievers Pay Tribute to Alex Vesia
During the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in honoring Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia, who is absent due to a personal family matter.
Context of the Tribute
Alex Vesia is away from the Dodgers because of a “deeply personal family matter,” as stated by the Dodgers ahead of Game 1. In support, Dodgers pitchers have been wearing Vesia’s number during the games.
Blue Jays Join the Solidarity
Following the Dodgers' example, several Blue Jays relievers also started wearing Vesia’s number in a show of solidarity. The Blue Jays pitchers involved include:
- Chris Bassitt
- Seranthony Domínguez
- Mason Fluharty
- Louis Varland
“Vesia is away from the team because of a ‘deeply personal family matter,’” the Dodgers stated on social media.
Visual Moments from the Series
The tribute took place during key moments of the World Series, including appearances by:
- Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia throwing against the Milwaukee Brewers during the National League Championship Series
- Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt pitching against the Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series
- Blue Jays pitcher Mason Fluharty and catcher Alejandro Kirk communicating on the mound during Game 6
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Author's Summary
The Blue Jays relievers joined Dodgers pitchers in honoring Alex Vesia by wearing his number during the World Series while he attends to a personal family matter.