Mets star Francisco Alvarez becomes a dad for the first time and shares sweet photo with baby girl
Mets star Francisco Alvarez becomes a dad for the first time and shares sweet photo with baby girl (Image via Getty)
A very special event happened this week in the life of New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez. Fans had noticed he wasn't on the field during the Mets' recent games, and now, the reason has been revealed.
While the team played on, Francisco and his wife Nahomi were waiting for a moment that would change their lives forever.
Francisco Alvarez and wife Nahomi become parents for first time
On Tuesday, June 11, 2025, the New York Mets placed Francisco Alvarez on the paternity list. This meant he would miss a few games to be with his wife Nahomi as they prepared to welcome their first child. The Mets were about to begin a three-game series against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
That same day, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that Alvarez was not available for the game because he was at the hospital with his wife. On Wednesday morning, June 12, Alvarez shared a special photo on his Instagram story. It showed him holding his newborn daughter close to his chest. The picture melted fans' hearts and quickly spread across social media.
Nahomi Alvarez also gave a small peek into the moment.
On her Instagram story, she posted a photo of her hospital bed, surrounded by food, with a soft caption. She later shared a short clip showing the tiny hands of their baby girl.
This beautiful family moment came just after Francisco Alvarez played one of his best games of the season. On Sunday, June 9, against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field in New York, Alvarez went 3-for-5. He hit a 450-foot home run and collected two RBIs, helping his team in a big win.
It was a strong way to step away from the field and into fatherhood.
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Francisco Alvarez shares his joy with fans online
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Francisco Alvarez is just 22 years old but already has a strong fan following. His recent social media post, showing his daughter in his arms, was simple but full of love. Fans reacted with comments like 'So precious,' and 'Congratulations, papa!' Many said they couldn't wait to see him back on the field, now as a proud father.
The Mets have not shared how many games Alvarez will miss. But it's clear that the team, the fans, and most importantly, Francisco himself, are overjoyed by the new addition to the family.
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