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Rays’ Junior Caminero Open to Extension as Spring Begins

Talks have not begun, with stadium financing still unresolved.

Overview

  • Caminero said he is willing to discuss a long-term deal but stressed the decision rests with the club and his agent.
  • He remains under team control through 2030, setting free agency for the 2031 offseason.
  • His agent previously noted the team had not opened negotiations, with the ownership transfer completed last September and ballpark plans still in flux.
  • He addressed spring media entirely in English after an offseason focused on leadership, training in Tampa, and welcoming his daughter, Valentina.
  • He set a 2026 goal of contending for a Gold Glove at third base and will depart camp at month’s end to join the Dominican Republic for the World Baseball Classic.