Jac Caglianone and Willson Contreras join Home Run Derby participants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Jac Caglianone of the Kansas City Royals and Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox have confirmed their participation in this year's Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night. Caglianone, who recently became an All-Star replacement, has 14 home runs this season. Contreras, also an All-Star, has matched last year's home run total with 20 so far. They will join Ben Rice and Junior Caminero as officially announced contestants. Four participant spots remain ahead of the Derby, which will be streamed exclusively on Netflix.
- •Caglianone has 14 home runs this season, with a strong June performance.
- •Contreras has 20 home runs, matching his total from last season.
- •The Home Run Derby will take place on Monday at Citizens Bank Park.
- •Ben Rice and Junior Caminero are also confirmed participants.
- •Four spots remain open for additional contestants in the Derby.
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