Junior Caminero Earns All-Star Nod as Rays Celebrate Rising Star
It’s official—Junior Caminero is headed to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, and the Tampa Bay Rays couldn’t be more thrilled. The 22-year-old third baseman is stepping in as a replacement for the injured Alex Bregman, and honestly, it’s a move that feels just right for both the player and the moment.
I mean, imagine being 22 years old, barely a full season into your Major League career, and suddenly you’re an All-Star. That’s Junior Caminero’s reality right now. This isn’t just some token replacement pick either—Caminero has absolutely earned this spot. In his first 86 games this season, he’s slashed .252/.294/.496, racked up 21 home runs, 19 doubles, and 57 RBIs. If he gets one more double before the break, he’ll become the first player in Rays history to post 20 homers and 20 doubles before the All-Star break. That’s not just good—that’s elite company.
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The moment the announcement came during the Rays' game in Detroit, manager Kevin Cash pulled Caminero aside in the sixth inning and told him the big news. Caminero, emotional and grateful, thanked God and credited all the hard work that led him here. He’s now set to join Jonathan Aranda and Brandon Lowe in Atlanta, forming a trio of Tampa Bay infielders that will represent the team with pride. For a franchise that’s only had three All-Stars eight times since 2008, this is a big deal.
What’s even more exciting is how naturally Caminero fits into the All-Star scene. His raw power, quick bat speed, and flare for the dramatic make him a perfect candidate for baseball’s biggest summer showcase. Just last year, he hit a 454-foot bomb in the Dominican Winter League finals that went viral—and that kind of energy is exactly what the All-Star Game thrives on.
Let’s not forget how quickly he got here. Caminero was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2019 by Cleveland and had barely played in the rookie league before Tampa Bay acquired him in a relatively quiet trade for Tobias Myers in 2021. Since then, he’s rocketed through the minors, debuted late last season, and now, he's already leading all AL third basemen in home runs, RBIs, extra-base hits, and total bases.
As for the Home Run Derby? Caminero is playing it cool. When asked if he’d join, he said, “I don't have an answer for that right now.” But based on his track record and charisma, if he does participate, expect fireworks.
The Rays have had their struggles this season, but news like this brings life back into the clubhouse. Kevin Cash said it best: “So deserving… The team’s pretty pumped up.”
And so are we. Junior Caminero isn’t just going to the All-Star Game—he’s arriving, with power, personality, and the promise of many more appearances to come.
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