Francisco Lindor was greeted with a sweet surprise after learning Wednesday he had clinched an All-Star nod for the primary time in six seasons.
In a video shared by wife Katia on her Instagram Stories, the couple’s two eldest children presented the Mets shortstop with an indication to congratulate him on the MLB milestone.
“We had an arts ‘n crafts project waiting at home for our All Star after his game,” Katia captioned the video, which featured daughters Kalina and Amapola holding up an indication that read, “Congrats All Star (Papa).”
Lindor, 31, then sweetly embraced his girls while holding the sign.
Katia, who has been married to Lindor since 2021 and recently welcomed the couple’s third child, son Koa, also celebrated her husband’s achievement in a separate message.
“So happy with you,” she gushed in an Instagram Story.
The last time Lindor was named an All-Star was in 2019 when he was in Cleveland. He’s now slated to start out on this yr’s All-Star game on July 15 in Atlanta.
“That is something you may’t take with no consideration,” he said after the Mets’ 7-3 win over the Brewers within the second game of Wednesday’s doubleheader at Citi Field.
“It’s a improbable event. I’m honored, blessed. I used to be extremely comfortable and proud and ecstatic.”
Wednesday’s burst of excellent news got here the identical day Lindor shook off a serious slump with a house run, three hits and three RBIs within the Mets’ victory in Game 2 of a doubleheader.
He had been 8-for-60 since June 15.
“I felt good in the primary game, just didn’t get the barrel to the baseball,” Lindor said. “Within the second game, I actually got the barrel to the baseball.”
Lindor later expressed gratitude to Mets fans and the team for putting him able to be an All-Star this yr.
“I need to take a moment to thank the fans because I’m an All-Star due to them,” Lindor said. “Thanks to everyone who voted for me. The trainers that kept me on the sector, my teammates, coaches who prepare me day in and time out. I’m blessed to be on this position.”
