The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the World Series at Rogers Center on Friday. With stars like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman leading the charge, the Dodgers enter the series as heavy favorites. But they will be missing one key piece of their bullpen, Alex Vesia.

The left-hander will not be on the World Series roster after stepping away. The club stated that it is a “deeply personal family matter.” Vesia had been one of manager Dave Roberts’ top relievers all season, posting a 3.02 ERA in 59.2 innings. His absence leaves a big gap in Los Angeles’ left-handed relief options.

The Dodgers released a statement saying, “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

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