There’s little doubt that Junior Caminero has developed into one of the key pieces of the Tampa Bay Rays roster in his second full season in the league. The 22-year-old has locked down the third base job and secured a spot in the middle of the team’s lineup, where he’s leading the offense in several categories. However, Caminero is on pace to set a dubious record. As a rookie last season, Caminero hit six home runs and batted .248/.299/.424 alongside a 105 OPS+ over 177 plate appearances. The former top prospect impressed with his first extended time in the majors, so much so that he was a popular candidate for a speculative contract extension before the 2025 season began. This year, the offensive production has seen Caminero’s power come into play. Through 369 PA on the year entering play on Thursday, Caminero is batting .254/.295/.503 with a 120 OPS+. His 19 doubles put him in a tie with first baseman Jonathan Aranda, while his 22 homers and 58 RBI lead the Rays. Caminero’s performance afforded him a tRead More
Rays young star on pace to set dubious record
