Alex Vesia to miss World Series Game 1 vs Blue Jays? Dodgers give concerning update

Veteran reliever Alex Vesia has left the Los Angeles Dodgers squad for personal reasons and won't be available for their bullpen in the World Series. In an official statement, the team announced on Thursday, "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."

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia (51) reacts during a game.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

"The entire Dodgers organization is sending our thoughts to the Vesia family, and we will provide an update at a later date."

The exact reason for Vesia's absence hasn't been revealed by the team, and neither by him. Vesia registered 3.02 ERA and an 80-22 K-BB ratio over 59 2/3 innings this season. He bagged two wins in seven playoff games, he also allowed two runs and walked three in 4 2/3 innings.