Junior Caminero shines as Tampa Bay Rays eye playoff push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, 23, continues to impress with his hitting prowess. With a recent homer against the Chicago White Sox measured at 453 feet, Caminero has now hit 32 home runs this season. This marks his second consecutive season with at least 30 home runs, joining Carlos Pena as the only Rays players to achieve this feat. Caminero also improved his batting average to.284, further enhancing his value to the team. As the Rays hold the best record in the American League, they are gearing up for a potential playoff appearance following recent trades to bolster the roster.
- •Caminero hit his 32nd home run on August 3 against the White Sox.
- •He is enjoying his second All-Star season with improved stats.
- •The Rays are leading the American League heading toward the playoffs.
- •Recent trades include catcher Liam Hicks and pitcher Freddy Peralta.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Tampa Bay Rays teammate marvels at 'freak of nature' Junior Caminero
"Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero is already one of MLB's best sluggers at age 23. His teammates watch his firework show every day.
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