"Vesia is away from the team because of a deeply personal family matter, the Dodgers said in a statement posted on social media before Game 1. Pitchers on the Dodgers have been playing with Vesia's No. 51 on the side of their caps. In a show of solidarity, Blue Jays relievers have started doing the same thing. Toronto's Chris Bassitt, Seranthony Dominguez, Mason Fluharty and Louis Varland all had the No. 51 written on the side of their caps in Friday's Game 6."
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he was touched to see the Blue Jays recognize an opponent amid the heightened competition of the World Series. It's everything, Roberts said before Saturday's Game 7 in Toronto. I didn't learn that until after the game last night. I think it really speaks to the brotherhood of athletes. It just speaks to how much respect and love they have for one another. It's a huge, huge tribute to Alex."
Blue Jays relievers joined Dodgers pitchers in honoring Alex Vesia by writing his No. 51 on the side of their caps during the World Series. Vesia was absent from the team because of a deeply personal family matter. Toronto pitchers Chris Bassitt, Seranthony Dominguez, Mason Fluharty and Louis Varland displayed the number in Game 6, a 3-1 Dodgers win that forced Game 7. Vesia, 29, is Cal State East Bay's career leader in wins, strikeouts and innings pitched and served as a dependable bullpen arm for the defending champions during the season and postseason. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called the tribute a sign of brotherhood and respect among athletes.
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