Junior Caminero Named to Home Run Derby Amid Historic Six-Game Homer Streak

Rays slugger Junior Caminero has been confirmed as the first competitor for the 2026 T-Mobile MLB Home Run Derby. The 22-year-old third baseman is the youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight games, hitting eight home runs during this stretch. In Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Royals, he went 1-for-4 with a 425-foot, two-run homer off Seth Lugo. Caminero remains a central highlight of the Rays' offense as he prepares for his Derby appearance.