Junior Caminero to the 2025 All-Star Game
The young and promising Dominican third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays, Junior Caminero, has been selected to participate in the 2025 All-Star Game, replacing the injured Alex Bregman of the Boston Red Sox. The news was confirmed this Tuesday by MLB, marking a significant milestone in the player’s rising career. Caminero, only 21 years old, will share the stage with his teammates Jonathan Aranda (first base) and Brandon Lowe (second base), thus consolidating the presence of the Rays in the prestigious event to be held in Atlanta. In his debut season in the Major Leagues, Caminero has shown outstanding performance, with an offensive line of .252/.294/.496. He has hit 21 home runs, 19 doubles, and driven in 57 runs in his first 86 games. These statistics support his well-deserved first All-Star Game selection. If he gets a double before the break, Caminero will become the first player in Rays history to reach 20 doubles and 20 home runs before the All-Star Game, a feat that highlights his immediate impact on the team.Junior Caminero is a first-time All-Star! He replaces Alex Bregman on the AL’s active roster.
Caminero has already left his mark with memorable moments, such as the 454-foot home run he hit in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the Dominican League final, with the Leones del Escogido, which included a viral bat flip and an unforgettable trot around the bases at the Quisqueya Stadium. With his call-up, Caminero joins the list of 10 Dominicans confirmed for the 2025 All-Star Game, solidifying himself as one of the great promises of baseball and a new figure for the future of MLB.It’s something I’ve been working on with the team and, hopefully, I’ll get the opportunity because it would be a great experience for me
Junior Caminero
