Los Angeles Dodgers free agent reliever Alex Vesia sent a message to Dodger fans before heading into free agency this offseason.
Vesia played all but five games of his MLB career thus far with the Dodgers, spending his last six MLB seasons in Los Angeles. He has a 2.66 ERA through 367 games with the team, striking out 438 batters in 328 innings pitched. A key part of the Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series wins, Vesia appeared in 31 postseason games, posting a 1.59 ERA throughout his time with the Dodgers in October.
“By far the hardest year of my career,” Vesia wrote via Instagram. “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 ass on my high ones.
“I don’t know what the future holds, but I do want to say thank you to Dodger Nation for showing me so much love over the past 6 years, especially this year. I’m just a man on a mission!”
Vesia played in 72 games for the Dodgers this season, the most of any other pitcher on the team and the most of his career so far, pitching to a 2.64 ERA through 58 innings pitched.
Can the Dodgers Bring Alex Vesia Back?
Vesia is an elite left-hander and would fit well in the Dodgers’ bullpen, and their current lack of left-handed, high-leverage arms make him a prime candidate to return.
Other than Vesia, the Dodgers only have Justin Wrobleski and Tanner Scott in their bullpen, so they’re likely to add one in the offseason. Vesia’s familiarity with the catchers in the organization is key for the Dodgers, and he could very well be back in Dodger blue come the beginning of next season.
That being said, there are several good left-handed relievers on the market this year.
Adrian Morejon one of the most in-demand left-handers on the market this offseason, and players like Sean Newcomb and JoJo Romero are also viable options.
That being said, Vesia has been reliable for the Dodgers for years, and his time with the Dodgers will certainly factor into their decision on the reliever this offseason.
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