Junior Caminero exits All-Star Game after being hit by pitch

Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays left the 2026 MLB All-Star Game after being struck on the left hand by a pitch from Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien in the top of the third inning. Caminero fell to the ground in pain and required assistance to exit the field. The incident occurred while the American League led 3-0. He was replaced by pinch runner Miguel Vargas. Before the injury, Caminero had hit 28 home runs this season and was making his second consecutive All-Star appearance.

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