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Mets' star shortstop, Francisco Lindor, receives long-awaited All-Star voting recognition: "Fans have been truly remarkable"
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ATLANTA - Franciso Lindor is basking in the admiration.
The Mets shortstop, according to the initial vote tallies unveiled this week, is the clear frontrunner for a return to Truist Park next month as the National League's starting shortstop in the All-Star Game.
For that, he's heartfelt.
"I appreciate the love the fans have been showing me, not just in this league but our New York fans have been exceptional," Lindor expressed Wednesday before going 0-for-4 in the Mets' 5-0 loss to the Braves. "It would be an honor and it would be a dream."
Lindor, last chosen for an All-Star team with Cleveland in 2019, began the week with 1,019,273 votes. Mookie Betts stood second among NL shortstops with 597,188 votes.
Brett Baty was absent from the bench (for a second consecutive night following his Sunday exit due to right groin discomfort).
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Mendoza hinted at Baty's progression, but also suggested that if the infielder misses another game Thursday, the team might require the Injured List as an alternative option.
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Mark Vientos had a planned night off in his minor league rehab assignment with Syracuse, but is anticipated to play third base on Thursday for the first time since he was placed on the injured list two weeks ago due to a right hamstring strain.
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Vientos might rejoin the Mets next week.
Enrichment Data Analysis:
While unearthing information about Francisco Lindor's 2022 All-Star Game voting results, there is no publicly available data on specific tallies for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game in the search results. The search results mainly focus on Lindor's overall performance and accolades in 2022, his All-Star status, and MVP finishes. The search results indicate Lindor had a strong season statistically, setting Mets franchise records for a shortstop in RBIs and home runs, finishing the season with a .270 average, 26 home runs, 107 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases across 161 games[3]. He received the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award in 2022 and was named to the All-MLB Second Team at the end of the season[3]. However, the sources do not provide detailed voting tallies or confirm whether Lindor was selected for the 2022 All-Star Game. For reliable data on Lindor's 2022 All-Star Game vote counts, you can consult official MLB archives or historical voting result publications.
Francisco Lindor is eager to return to Atlanta for the All-Star Game, as he currently leads the MLB in votes for National League shortstops. Any updates on his potential selection can be discussed with sports reporter Mike Puma through the Post Sports+ real-time chat feature.
