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Rays' trades from Tim Beckham lead to Junior Caminero's emergence

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:54 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Rays' trades from Tim Beckham lead to Junior Caminero's emergence
Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays transformed their 2008 No. 1 overall pick Tim Beckham into current standout prospect Junior Caminero. Beckham was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 2017 for Tobias Myers. Myers was then dealt to the Cleveland Guardians in 2021, bringing Caminero to the Rays. Caminero, an 18-year-old with a.914 OPS in the Dominican Summer League, has become a focal point for the team's future success.

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  • •Rays drafted Tim Beckham first overall in 2008.
  • •Beckham was traded to Orioles in 2017.
  • •Myers was traded to Guardians for Caminero in 2021.
  • •Caminero posted a.914 OPS in the Dominican Summer League.
  • •Rays officials now reflect on missed deals in their trade history.
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  • 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — How Rays turned Tim Beckham draft pick into Junior Caminero
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Tampa Bay probably can't believe this luck at all.

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