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Caminero’s Power Surge Sends Rays to Top of American League

The rookie’s six-game homer streak and AL Player of the Month honor, paired with Drew Rasmussen’s Pitcher of the Month award, have pushed Tampa Bay into the league lead before the All-Star break.

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Overview

  • The AL Player of the Month for June was announced Friday and the Rays also received AL Pitcher of the Month for June, marking the first time the franchise has swept both monthly awards.
  • Junior Caminero hit homers in six straight games, recorded a three-homer game in late June, and slugged a 437-foot homer on July 4 as his hot stretch extended into July.
  • Caminero has 11 home runs and 22 RBIs in an 11-game span, the first player under 24 in MLB history to reach those totals in any 11-game stretch.
  • The surge earned Caminero back-to-back AL All-Star Game starts and pushed Tampa Bay to the best record in the American League, though the Rays’ winning streak ended in a July 4 loss.
  • The awards and offensive burst have tightened Tampa Bay’s postseason outlook and could shape front-office moves ahead of the August 3 trade deadline while keeping Caminero in MVP conversations.