Francisco Lindor was greeted with a sweet surprise after learning Wednesday he had clinched an All-Star nod for the first 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 a sign to congratulate him on the MLB milestone.

Francisco Lindor gave an impassioned speech thanking Mets fans for all their support after he was voted All-Star starter.

Francisco Lindor was tabbed as the National League shortstop for this year's All-Star game. It is his first selection as a member of the Mets.