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Junior Caminero Shatters Records, Eyes Contract Extension
10/29/2025
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Story summary
- Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays, the All-Star third baseman, produced a standout 2025 season, hitting 45 home runs and posting a 4.6 fWAR.
- Mid-season, his batting stance evolved, boosting power and contact as exit velocity rose from 95.4 mph to 97.1 mph.
- Rays executives are weighing a contract extension, and Caminero's historic performance positions him as a pivotal player for the team's future.
