Junior Caminero: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 15

Player of the Series: Junior Caminero

It may be a lost season for the Tampa Bay Rays but there is still a reason to watch this team in 2025 and it’s Junior Caminero. The now 22-year old slugger is in his first full season as a big leaguer and has shown exactly why he was one of the top prospects in the game.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

Rays hope to rekindle flickering playoff hopes in Chicago

The Tampa Bay Rays need both self-help and outside assistance to improve their flickering American League wild-card hopes. Might third baseman Junior Caminero also suggest some metaphorical decapitation?

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / September 7

Top Rays Storylines To Follow Through the Last Month

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a polarizing 2025 with many high and low points spanning the course of the season. From Junior Caminero hitting the 40-home run plateau to playing their home games at a neutral site in George M.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 4

Player of the Series: Junior Caminero

It has been nearly 20 years since the Tampa Bay Rays had a player hit at least 40 homeruns in a season. On Tuesday, Junior Caminero reached that total in dramatic fashion as he launched a game tying homerun in a crucial game against the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / DRaysBay / September 3

Just keep winning: Rays 6, Mariners 5

The only thing missing from tonight was the presumed future owner of the Rays, Patrick Zalupski, meeting Junior Caminero out at second base and presenting him with a big, blank check after his go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 3

Junior Caminero, Rays having a blast in series against Mariners

A big night from their top offensive weapon has the Tampa Bay Rays primed to sweep the club they are chasing for a wild-card spot. Holding a five-game winning streak, the Rays (69-69) will close their series with the visiting Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night after taking the first two games, 10-2 and 6-5.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Junior Caminero Blasts Historic Home Run During Rays-Mariners

While there have been many historic home run hitting performances this season, there is one that has flown largely under the radar. Junior Caminero, the 22-year-old budding star, has quietly put together one of the better seasons for a young player in Major League Baseball history.

Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / September 3

Rays All-Star achieves franchise, MLB history with 40th HR

When Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero hit his 40th home run of the season, he accomplished more than just achieve a significant personal milestone.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 2

Junior Caminero drives in four as Rays top Mariners

All-Star Junior Caminero reached the 40-homer, 100-RBI mark, drove in four and doubled in the go-ahead runs as the Tampa Bay Rays won their fifth straight by edging the visiting Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Tuesday night.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

Rays All-Star Lining Himself Up For Massive Payday

The Tampa Bay Rays lost a series to the Cleveland Guardians that further tarnishes their long-shot playoff odds. The silver lining is that Junior Caminero is a member of the Rays, not the Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 27

A Look Back At One Trade The Guardians Almost Certainly Regret

On Monday night, Junior Caminero launched his second home run of the game in what ended up being the Cleveland Guardians' third straight shutout loss. As the emerging superstar rounded third base, a dejected fan in an empty Progressive Field following a 38-minute rain delay screamed, “Junior!

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Rays’ Junior Caminero makes 22-year-old history

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero just made history at 22 years old, launching yet another home run to fuel his incredible streak. For a team searching for a spark, the Rays have found one in their precocious young slugger.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 26

Junior Caminero, Rays aim to extend Guardians' misery

Junior Caminero signed his first professional contract with Cleveland in 2019 as an amateur free agent. Two years later, he was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Tobias Myers.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 24

Junior Caminero's grand slam lifts Rays past Cardinals

Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero rocketed his team-leading 37th homer, a sixth-inning grand slam, to help the Rays pull away from the visiting St. Louis Cardinals in a 7-2 rain-delayed victory on Sunday afternoon.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Sporting News / August 16

Rays’ Junior Caminero joins Alex Rodriguez, Albert Pujols in amazing MLB history

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 14

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Junior Caminero Moves Up List with Hall of Fame Names

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star third baseman Junior Caminero is keeping pretty good company these days. After blasting his 34th home run of the year in the ninth

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Agent provides update on extension talks between Junior Caminero, Rays

Junior Caminero’s first full Major League season has been a success, as the former star prospect has hit .258/.297/.523 with 32 home runs over his first 472 plate appearances.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Angels Nation / August 9

Caminero’s Two-Homer Night Powers Rays Past Angels 5-4

Junior Caminero belted his 29th and 30th home runs of the season, Christopher Morel delivered a late go-ahead blast, and six Tampa Bay pitchers combined for 16 strikeouts as the Rays edged the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Rays’ Junior Caminero joins elite company after 2-HR game vs. Angels

The Tampa Bay Rays’ third baseman, Junior Caminero, inscribed his name alongside legends after a historic two-home-run performance in a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 19

My Two Cents: Junior Caminero's 'Star' Continues To Shine Brightly

TAMPA, Fla. — Local Rays fans in Tampa Bay have already seen Junior Caminero's greatness, but he put on a performance for the ages in Atlanta early this week.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / July 15