Junior Caminero Thrives as a Girl Dad on the Big Stage

WHO:

US Magazine - Junior Caminero, 23, third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB.com - Erik Neander, president of baseball operations for the Tampa Bay Rays; Kevin Cash, manager of the Tampa Bay Rays; Yandy Díaz, player for the Tampa Bay Rays; Nick Martinez, veteran starter for the Tampa Bay Rays; Chandler Simpson, left fielder for the Tampa Bay Rays; Richie Palacios, second baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays; Drew Rasmussen, player for the Tampa Bay Rays; Cam Booser, reliever for the Tampa Bay Rays; Brady Williams, third-base coach for the Tampa Bay Rays.

WHAT:

US Magazine - Caminero celebrated his title as the 2026 MLB Baja Blast Champion.

MLB.com - Caminero hit 42 home runs and had 101 RBIs during the season.

MLB.com - Caminero finished second in the AL MVP voting.

MLB.com - The Tampa Bay Rays achieved the best record in the American League with a record of 98-64.

MLB.com - The Rays will host the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday.

WHERE:

US Magazine - Caminero plays for the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB.com - The World Baseball Classic took place at loanDepot park.

MLB.com - The Rays' postseason games will be held at Tropicana Field.

WHEN:

US Magazine - Caminero shared his thoughts on September 30.

MLB.com - The ALDS Game 1 is scheduled for Saturday.

WHY:

MLB.com - Caminero expressed the importance of winning a World Series with the Rays, stating, "it is very important to win a World Series."

HOW:

MLB.com - Caminero started all 162 games at third base during the season.

MLB.com - Caminero credited his improvement in defense to continued work with the coaching staff.

(UPDATED October 3, 2026 23:50 UTC)

Junior Caminero, the 23-year-old third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays, celebrated his title as the 2026 MLB Baja Blast Champion after an impressive season where he hit 42 home runs and drove in 101 RBIs, finishing second in the AL MVP voting. The Rays achieved the best record in the American League at 98 wins and 64 losses, and they are set to host the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday at Tropicana Field. Caminero, who started all 162 games this season, emphasized the importance of winning a World Series with the Rays, stating that it is very important to achieve that goal.