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Junior Caminero reaches Home Run Derby semifinals at All-Star Weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:05 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Junior Caminero reaches Home Run Derby semifinals at All-Star Weekend

Summary

Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays advanced to the semifinals of the Home Run Derby during MLB All-Star Weekend at Citizens Bank Park on July 14. He hit 12 home runs in the first round but fell short in the second round, finishing with 5 homers, one behind Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals. This marks the second consecutive year Caminero has made it to the final four of the Derby. He is currently a strong American League MVP candidate with 28 home runs this season. Caminero is also slated to play in the MLB All-Star Game alongside four other Rays teammates later tonight.

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By the Numbers

•Caminero hit 12 home runs in the first round
•Lost in semifinals to Jordan Walker
•Caminero is 4th in MLB with 28 home runs
•Rays lead the AL with a 56-38 record
•Caminero will participate in the All-Star Game

Latest Updates

5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Rays Star Junior Caminero Reaches Home Run Derby Semifinals at MLB All-Star Weekend

What they're saying

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Junior Caminero reached the Home Run Derby semifinals for the second straight season, showcasing his power before the MLB All-Star Game. The Rays star enters Tuesday's Midsummer Classic as an AL MVP contender and a key piece of Tampa Bay's first-place season.
— Yahoo Sports

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