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1. Beginnings: From Dating to Engagement

Los Angeles Dodgers left‐handed reliever Alex Vesia and Kayla (previously Howard) met each other in a quiet beginning of what became a life they share with love and milestones. The two started dating circa April 2019.

In November 2022, Alex asked Kayla at the picturesque Marine Street Beach in La Jolla, California — the location close to his hometown. When he asked her to marry him on 18 November 2022, Kayla posted about her joy on social media:

"I get to spend the rest of my life with Mi Bebe! 11-18-2022 holds a special place in my heart! I can't wait to marry the love of my life."

2. The Wedding & Team Building

The couple wedded in January 2024, surrounded by friends and family, in a ceremony.

During the marriage, Kayla has played a role beyond just being a partner in the public eye; she's been Alex's greatest supporter, his stand-cheerleader, and his anchor off the field. Both of their posts reflect on mutual respect, affection, and life goals shared.

3. Parenthood on the Horizon

In April of 2025, the Vesias posted they were having their first baby. The news came in a lovely photo-shoot: Kayla wore an off-shoulder white top, Alex wore relaxed jeans and a t-shirt, and baby's clothes were draped on a string in the backdrop. The caption read:

"Baby Vesia arriving soon, we can't wait for what's next."

Kayla has also been candid about deciding to keep some things to herself—such as the official due date or even the name of the baby—preferring to enjoy the moment outside of the public eye:

"We're not revealing our due date… this is one of the things we've decided to keep private."

4. Supporting Each Other Through Life's High & Lows

While Alex devotes effort to his career—taking the mound, travelling with the team, and playing in international series such as the one in Tokyo—the couple finds time for one another. For instance:

They were together in Tokyo for the Dodgers vs. Cubs opening series at the Tokyo Dome, and Kayla shared the experience widely on social media, mixing sport, travel and personal life.

On his birthday (April 2025), Kayla posted a loving tribute: "Happy birthday to the love of my life, you light up my world everyday."

These moments reveal a couple who don't merely coexist in the same orbit but actually share the journey—traveling, celebrating, riding out changes.

5. A Harrowing Moment: Family Comes First Before Baseball

In October 2025, the Dodgers officially made public that Alex would be out of the team for a "deeply personal family issue" with his wife Kayla.  The statement read:

"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."

Although the company respected their privacy and did not reveal details, fans and public indicated concern and sympathy:

"His wife is pregnant bro hopefully the baby is okay and his lady too. … Family and life is way more important than sport.

This instance highlights an important theme: life larger than any game. Wins or losses aside, health, family and support systems are paramount. Alex's choice to move away — even in postseason play — says a lot about what he values, and Kayla's starring role in that story.

6. What We Can Learn from Their Partnership

There are a number of lessons for us all—sports enthusiast or not—from the tale of Alex and Kayla:

a. Partnership are more important than performance.

Competitive sport is all about outcomes, statistics and awards. But the personal dimension—fellowship, common cause, love and support—lies behind durability and contentment. Alex's private life with Kayla is as significant as his public role.

b. Privacy is a choice, rather than a sign of weakness.

Their insistence on keeping due dates, baby names and personal struggles private is a reminder: just because you're under the glare of the public spotlight doesn't mean that you lose control over your story. Kayla's statement regarding not revealing the due date is a powerful reminder about boundaries.

c. Joy & struggle oftentimes go together.

Marking an engagement, a wedding, a pregnancy — these are triumphant highs. But life also has "deeply personal family matters." Seeing the highs and the lows creates a well-rounded human narrative.

d. Shared experiences create stronger connections.

From touring Tokyo together to making joint announcements, the Vesias demonstrate how shared experiences strengthen bond. It isn't necessarily about grand gestures—it's about presence, visibility, being there for each other.

7. Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter

As they embark on parenthood, Alex and Kayla are poised on the threshold of a new life chapter. Synchronizing the demands of a big-league baseball career, travel, media attention, and family obligations is no mean accomplishment. Yet, their record indicates they're up to it: with communication, respect for each other, and a commitment to each other.

To Alex Vesia fans, the focus usually falls on his ERA, strikeouts, save situations. But there is a more nuanced story: the person in the uniform, the woman in the "cheerleader" role, and the life they're creating together. Acknowledgment and appreciation of that aspect give depth to our perception of athletes—not only as performers but as individuals.

8. Final Thoughts

In an age where sports coverage tends to gloss over—performance or scandal is the name of the game—the tale of Alex and Kayla presents something more timeless: a love, loyalty, family, and choice story. They serve as a reminder that there is a person behind every player; there is a support system behind every stat line. And sometimes, going off stage is the most human, the bravest thing an athlete can do.

So as we root for Alex Vesia's next appearance, let's also celebrate Kayla—his life partner—and the family they're forming. Because the biggest victories often aren't tallied in innings and saves; they're tallied in the moments of unity, resilience, and love.