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Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz face former team Cleveland

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz face former team Cleveland

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays, featuring Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz, compete against their former team, the Cleveland Guardians, in the American League Championship Series starting Monday at Tropicana Field. Caminero, signed by Cleveland in 2019, has become a standout hitter, hitting 87 home runs in his first two full seasons with Tampa Bay. Diaz, who has developed into a two-time All-Star since his acquisition, won a batting title in 2023, further showcasing the Rays' successful player development. The series begins at 8:00 PM ET, broadcasted on TBS.

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By the Numbers

•Rays vs. Guardians in ALCS starting Monday at Tropicana Field.
•Junior Caminero shined with 87 home runs in first two seasons.
•Yandy Diaz won a batting title in 2023 with.330 average.
•Kevin Kelly also featured in the Rays as a former Cleveland player.
•Both teams aim for a spot in the World Series.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz Among Tampa Bay Rays Who Were With Cleveland

What they're saying

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It is easy to think of Junior Caminero as a homegrown product of the Tampa Bay Rays while Yandy Diaz played parts of two seasons with Cleveland before he was dealt.
— Yahoo Sports

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