It’s out with the old and in with the new for Alex Vesia this offseason.
The Dodgers free agent was recorded by his wife, Kayla, as he shaved off his long beard. Vesia, who has spent the last six seasons in Los Angeles, completely removed the beard and opted for a more clean-shaven look.
Vesia was one of eight Dodgers free agents to hit the open market at the end of the 2026 season. Aside from Tarik Skubal, the reliever is the second-best Dodgers free agent the team must address this winter.
Vesia has been a staple with the Dodgers’ bullpen since 2021, posting a 2.64 ERA across 72 appearances this season. The left-hander sent a message to Dodgers fans after the team was eliminated in the National League Championship Series.
“By far the hardest year of my career. It’s hard to put into words what this season was like. Personal battles with confidence, expectations and highs and lows mentally. I can’t thank my teammates enough for picking me up on down days and dealing with my crazy a– on my high ones,” Vesia wrote in an Instagram post.
Before the season ended, Vesia acknowledged the 2026 season could be his last ride with the Dodgers.
The Dodgers have several members of their bullpen on the open market this offseason, including Blake Treinen, Evan Phillips and Vesia. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see the front office make a push to bring them all back.
For Dodgers fans, hopefully the only new thing about Vesia is his facial hair, not a new uniform.
