“She was crying”: MLB star Jason Adam’s wife breaks down in church after mistaking All-Star news for trade | MLB News
Jason Adam didn’t expect his All-Star Game selection to create a scene but it did, and not on the baseball field. What should have been a calm Sunday at church turned into an emotional moment for his wife, Kelsey Adam, all because of a missed phone call. What she thought was heartbreaking news turned out to be the happiest surprise of the year.
Jason Adam’s All-Star news causes unexpected moment in church
When Jason Adam’s manager, Mike Shildt, called him on Sunday, July 7, 2025, San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Adam was at church with his family. He was called to advise him he had been nominated for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game alongside Padres greats Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado. But Kelsey Adam, wife of Jason Adams, expected the worst because he did not pick up the phone immediately. Her first impression was that he had been traded again given his prior free agency and trades.Overwhelmed with emotion, Kelsey had a sudden reaction that caused a small scene. According to Jason Adam’s statement to PEOPLE, “She was crying, so excited.” He added, “I showed her it was Shildty calling, and she immediately said, ‘Oh my gosh, no way, we’re traded.’”Jason Adam, 33, has been traded multiple times throughout his MLB career and understands how sudden roster moves can be. His journey back to the Padres after being traded from the Tampa Bay Rays earlier this year added to Kelsey’s reaction.
Jason Adam shares touching words about family after first All-Star selection
Jason Adam’s first All-Star nod has become a proud family affair. Speaking to PEOPLE, the Padres reliever thanked his parents for their long-time support. “My dad tried to play it cool, but he was super excited. My mom, I think, cried. They drove me to every tournament growing up,” he said.Also Read: Chase Bellinger’s Sweet Photo Dump With Cody Bellinger Gets Hot Reactions From Walker Buehler’s Wife McKenzie And Alex Wood’s Wife SuzannaExpected to be involved in the All-Star experience in Atlanta are Kelsey Adam, his wife, and their four daughters Kinsley, Joelle, Selah, and Raelynn. With a 1. 58 ERA over 45 outings, Adam has been excellent this season with a 6-3 record. Along with Robert Suarez, Jeremiah Estrada, and Adrian Morejon, he belongs to the Padres’ bullpen group known as the “Four Horsemen. ” Robert Suarez was also summoned for a late All-Star. Jason Adam’s unforgettable church moment now gives his first All-Star tour an especially vivid recollection.
