Rays Slugger Junior Caminero to Compete in Home Run Derby, Start at Third Base in All-Star Game
FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, JUL 9 – Junior Caminero replaces injured Alex Bregman on the AL All-Star team with a .799 OPS, 21 home runs, and 57 RBIs, joining the 2025 Home Run Derby lineup.
- Junior Caminero, a 22-year-old Tampa Bay Rays third baseman, hit his 22nd home run on July 9, 2025, and will compete in the Home Run Derby in Atlanta.
- Caminero replaced injured Boston third baseman Alex Bregman on the American League All-Star roster due to Bregman's quadriceps strain and Cleveland's José Ramírez opting out.
- Caminero leads all AL third basemen in home runs this season, with a.255 batting average,.799 OPS, and 58 RBIs in 87 games, reflecting his key role for the Rays.
- Caminero expressed his intention to perform impressively in the Derby to allow fans to familiarize themselves with his abilities and showcase his strength, describing the event as a very meaningful experience.
- Caminero's selection makes him the fourth Rays player to compete in the Derby, underscoring Tampa Bay's depth and adding excitement to the All-Star festivities in Atlanta.
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