Junior Caminero leaves All-Star Game after being hit by pitch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 1:49 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays exited the All-Star Game early on July 14, 2026, after being struck on the hand by a fastball thrown by St. Louis Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien. Caminero went down in pain but managed to exit the field under his own power. Following the incident, he underwent X-rays, which returned negative, alleviating some concerns for the Rays. Caminero has been a standout performer this season, contributing significantly to the Rays' success.
- •Caminero was hit on the hand by a 98 mph pitch.
- •He left the game in the third inning with pain.
- •X-rays on his hand came back negative after the game.
- •Caminero is batting.279 with 28 home runs this season.
- •The Rays will monitor his condition moving forward.
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Junior Caminero Update After Rays Star Left All-Star Game Early
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Junior Caminero injury update: Latest news on Rays star who left All-Star Game after taking pitch off the hand
"The Rays' MVP candidate was forced to exit the All-Star Game early.
"The Tampa Bay Rays star had to leave early on Tuesday night.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 1:49 AMJunior Caminero Update After Rays Star Left All-Star Game Early
The Tampa Bay Rays star had to leave early on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 1:39 AMJunior Caminero injury update: Latest news on Rays star who left All-Star Game after taking pitch off the hand
The Rays' MVP candidate was forced to exit the All-Star Game early.
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