Francisco Lindor catches the Mets fan boy

Francisco Lindor He wasted no time in making his mark on New York off the field.

Lindor, a new member of the Mets, was the protagonist of a tender story with Carmelo Ríos, a six-year-old boy of Puerto Rican origin, who will fulfill his dream of meeting him because he is his favorite player.

Thanks to Carmelo’s father, Félix Ríos, and Lindor, the Puerto Rican star and the boy made virtual contact on Monday, after the player was introduced as a new member of the Mets at a press conference.

Lindor told Carmelo that he would bring her some sporting goods to complete with the baseball card he had in his possession. The boy listened to the list of items that Lindor and the Mets would bring as a gift, then made everyone laugh with his spontaneous answer about what he wanted from Lindor: a ticket to go see the Mets.

The conversation between Carmelo and Lindor was recorded and published on social networks and received thousands of reproductions and dozens of comments from users who were excited about the meeting between the boy and the star player.

The story began last Friday, with an action by Carmelo’s father to surprise his son with the news that his favorite player has been replaced by his favorite team.

Ríos prepared Carmelo’s room with a banner announcing the boy Lindor’s arrival at the Mets. The flag had Lindor’s jersey with the Puerto Rican team in the world baseball rankings, the only star and the number 12 that the shortstop wears on the jerseys.

Carmelo’s reaction to entering the room was also recorded and went viral on Twitter, attracting the attention of Lindor, who has since asked to meet the boy.