See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

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.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

15 Articles

All
Left
7
Center
5
Right
Associated Press NewsAssociated Press News
+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
Lean Left

Rays slugger Junior Caminero to compete in Home Run Derby and start at third base in All-Star Game

Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero announced he will compete in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Atlanta.

·United States
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 58% of the sources lean Left
58% Left
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

fanrecap.com broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)

You have read 1 out of your 5 free daily articles.

Join millions of well-informed readers who use Ground to compare coverage, check their news blindspots, and challenge their worldview.