Tampa Bays Rays young slugger Junior Caminero is the latest to confirm his participation in the upcoming 2025 Home Run Derby. MLB announced the news on Wednesday, which means just two spots remain in the eight-player Derby field.

It’s Suarez’s second consecutive All-Star selection and the first for Abbott and Caminero.

Rays third baseman Junior Caminero is headed to the All-Star Game, replacing Alex Bregman on the American League team.

Athletics slugger Brent Rooker became the latest entrant in the forthcoming Home Run Derby on Thursday. Just one spot remains vacant in the eight-player field. Rooker, 30, has hit .270/.346/.489 (130 OPS+) with 19 home runs in his first 94 games this season.

MINNEAPOLIS — Junior Caminero already has one big event happening this weekend, as he turns 22 on Saturday. He’d love the opportunity to have another celebration on Sunday if he gets chosen for the American League All-Star team.

Junior Caminero and the Tampa Bay Rays will face Riley Greene and the Detroit Tigers on Monday at Comerica Park.

Keider Montero strikes out Junior Caminero looking to end the top of the 1st inning, notching his first strikeout against the Rays

Tampa Bay’s infield duo earns 2025 All-Star nods after stellar first halves, while breakout slugger Junior Caminero is left off the roster despite a standout season.