Junior Caminero exits All-Star Game after being hit by pitch
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero exited the All-Star Game in Philadelphia after being hit on the left hand by a pitch from St. Louis Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien. The incident occurred in the third inning with the American League leading 3-0. Caminero remained down for a short period before heading directly to the clubhouse for evaluation. He required X-rays on the hand and was replaced by Miguel Vargas. Caminero had participated in the Home Run Derby the night before, hitting 17 home runs.
- •Caminero was hit in the third inning by a 98 mph pitch.
- •He had 28 home runs so far this season, ranking fourth in the majors.
- •Caminero was replaced by Miguel Vargas after the incident.
- •He was the first Ray to start consecutive All-Star games.
- 2:49 AMESPN — AL 3B Caminero hit by pitch, exits in 3rd inning
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero leaves All-Star Game after being hit on left hand
"Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero was hit by a pitch on the outside of his left hand and immediately left Tuesday night's All-Star Game. Caminero was struck by St. Louis Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien with a 98 mph pitch in the top of the third inning with the American League up 3-0. Caminero, fourth in the major leagues with 28 home runs, stayed down for a few moments before he popped up and ran straight into the clubhouse.
"In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game in Philadelphia, St. Louis Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker, and the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse.
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External links- ESPNJul 15, 2026, 2:49 AMAL 3B Caminero hit by pitch, exits in 3rd inning
In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game in Philadelphia, St. Louis Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker, and the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 1:31 AMTampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero leaves All-Star Game after being hit on left hand
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero was hit by a pitch on the outside of his left hand and immediately left Tuesday night's All-Star Game. Caminero was struck by St. Louis Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien with a 98 mph pitch in the top of the third inning with the American League up 3-0. Caminero, fourth in the major leagues with 28 home runs, stayed down for a few moments before he popped up and ran straight into the clubhouse.
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