Alex Vesia was unable to be on the team when the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their second straight World Series title in style after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last week. Dodgers fans filled the streets of LA to celebrate back-to-back championships. Every player had played a part in this incredible run, including the bullpen arms that carried them through the playoffs.

But while the entire team celebrated together, one face was missing. Vesia was nowhere to be seen during the World Series or at the championship parade.

Before the start of the World Series, manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Alex Vesia will not participate in the series due to personal reasons. Both the Dodgers and Blue Jays’ bullpens quietly honored him by writing ’51, Vesia’s jersey number, on the sid

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