Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Junior Caminero, 22-year-old third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays, is off to an impressive 2026 season. Through early May, he has 11 home runs, 19 RBI, and is batting .248 with an .846 OPS through 37+ games. He recently reached his 10-homer mark on May 7 with a 2-for-4 performance including a two-run homer, and followed up with an 11th homer on May 10 against the Red Sox. Caminero is carrying momentum from a strong 2025 All-Star campaign (45 HR, 110 RBI, 159 hits) into 2026 with improved plate discipline (12.5% walk rate, 16.9% strikeout rate). He possesses elite bat speed (79.9 mph, 100th percentile), the fastest swing in MLB, and a flat swing path (22 degrees) that helps him drive the ball and square up fastballs. The Rays have won 14 of their last 16 games with Caminero as a key contributor to their early-season success.
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Junior Caminero is a third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Player Overview
3B
Tampa Bay Rays
Recent News
Junior Caminero went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and four RBI on Monday, powering the Rays to a 16-6 blowout win over the Orioles.
May 18, 2026
Eury Perez struggled in a losing effort against the Rays on Sunday afternoon, surrendering five runs on five hits over five innings.
May 17, 2026
Live and Die by the Fastball Marlins 3, Rays 6
May 17, 2026
Junior Caminero clobbered his 12th home run of the season and drew a pair of walks on Sunday, propelling the Rays to a 6-3 victory over the visiting Marlins.
May 17, 2026
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May 17, 2026