The Los Angeles Dodgers are now down 1-0 to the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series. In Game 1, they simply got hit right in the mouth. It’s possible that a small distraction is also affecting the team, as Alex Vesia is suddenly away from the club.

“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. The entire Dodgers organization is sending our thoughts to the Vesia family, and we will provide an update at a later date,” the Los Angeles Dodgers’ official account posted.

Even though Vesia is away, there’s still a chance the reliever could rejoin the roster.

“One potential option for the Dodgers could be to put Alex Vesia on the Family Medical Emergency List. That comes with a minimum duration of three days, but would allow them to put him back on the roster later in the series if he’s able to return by then (and replace him with someone else in the meantime),” Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris wrote.

When the World Series roster was announced, the Dodgers made it clear that Vesia would not be pitching.

“Alex Vesia is off the World Series roster and not on a bereavement list that would allow him to return between three and seven days, by the way. The Dodgers will try to secure another championship without one of their most trusted relievers,” ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez wrote.

This is obviously a huge loss for the Dodgers, but there are some things far more important than baseball. A few guys will have to step up — it’s now or never.

Vesia will now turn his focus to his off-the-field matter while his teammates handle business on the diamond. After Game 1, this series is shaping up to be an exciting one.