Junior Caminero earns more from Adidas than Rays salary, says agent

Junior Caminero's agent, Rafael Nieves, claims the Rays third baseman earned more from his Adidas endorsement deal in 2026 than his annual salary of $794,800. Caminero, not eligible for salary arbitration until 2028, had a standout season, hitting.276 with 42 home runs and 101 RBIs. The statement comes as MLB prepares for a potential lockout, and sources speculate Caminero could secure a multi-year contract extension worth between $150 million and $300 million. He was named to the All-MLB First Team, the sole representative from the Rays, who finished as American League pennant winners but lost in the World Series to the Milwaukee Brewers.

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