Especially, and increasingly, the future of Junior Caminero. The coaches rave about his obvious physical skills, specifically the power, bat speed and remarkable combination that makes him one of the majors’ hardest hitters. They discuss his work ethic, openness to advice, desire to improve and drive, at just 22, to be one of the game’s best.

Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero announced Wednesday he will take part in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Atlanta, then learned hours later he will start at third base for the AL squad in the All-Star Game the following night. In between, Caminero belted his 22nd homer of the season in the seventh inning of a 7-3 win in Detroit.

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero will be competing in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, he announced Wednesday on Instagram.