Amid World Series, Blue Jays relievers join Dodgers in wearing tribute to absent LA pitcher Vesia

Blue Jays Join Dodgers in Honoring Alex Vesia During World Series

The Toronto Blue Jays have joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in paying tribute to Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia during the World Series.

“Vesia is away from the team because of a deeply personal family matter,” the Dodgers said in a statement before Game 1.

Dodgers pitchers have been wearing Vesia’s number as a sign of support, and in solidarity, Blue Jays relievers have started doing the same.

Players Wearing Vesia’s Number

“Pitchers on the Dodgers have been playing with Vesia’s No.”

Images from the Series

Photos captured moments such as Alex Vesia pitching against the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, and Blue Jays pitchers Chris Bassitt and Mason Fluharty facing the Dodgers in the World Series games held in Toronto.

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Summary: Amid the World Series, the Blue Jays and Dodgers united in tribute to Alex Vesia, who is absent due to a personal family matter, with relievers from both teams wearing his number.

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