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The New York Mets sent four players to Atlanta to the All-Star game a few weeks ago, but Star Shortstop Francisco Lindor said there should have been a more player who went with them.
Lindor, 31, said his starmate Juan Soto should have joined Met’s quota in Atlanta.
“I hope we can get players like him for any all-star game,” Lindor told Pakinomist Digital last week after talking about Miracle Treat Day at DQ.
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The New York Mets Shortstop Francisco Lindor, No. 12, celebrates with right fieldman Juan Soto, #22, after hitting a solo home driving during the first place against St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field on April 20, 2025 in New York City. (Vincent Carchietta/Imag images)
“I wish he was there with us. He deserved it. He should have been there.”
Soto began the year slowly, but really turned to go into the All-Star break. In 106 games this season, Soto has a .248 batting average with 25 home runs, 62 RBIs and 15 stolen bases.
Lindor said Soto wasn’t the only player to be snubbed from the game.
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The New York Mets Outfielder Juan Soto, No. 22, responds with Shortstop Francisco Lindor, #12, after hit a two -run against Los Angeles Dodgers during the third round at Dodger Stadium on June 3, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Gary A. Vasquez/Imag- Pictures)
“It wasn’t just him, can anyone say a lot of players around the league who didn’t get the recognition they deserve,” Lindor said.
“Juan Soto (is) one of the best men in the league and he will end up with the songs he wants (at the end of the season) and will probably end up with a silver swallow and we will see what else, but it would have been cool to see him in Atlanta.”
In addition to Lindor, the first Baseman Pete Alonso, closer Edwin Diaz and start-up jug David Peterson METS players were named National League All-Star Game.
The New York Mets Shortstop Francisco Lindor, #12, goes off the field after doubling by the first base on a fly out of the right Fielder Juan Soto, #22, during the seventh round against New York Yankees at Citi Field on July 6, 2025 in New York City. (Vincent Carchietta/Imag images)
With the All-Star game in the review mirror, Mets is now focused on their divisional race with Philadelphia Phillies. Mets (62-47) currently has a half-game lead over Phillies (61-47) to first place in NL East.
Lindor said Mets has to try to find the “best version” of himself down the stretch as they fight for a place after the season.
“We just have to continue to be ourselves and continue to play the game in the right way and push one another and support each other to try to be the best version of ourselves,” Lindor said.
