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Junior Caminero named Most Valuable Player finalist

Junior Caminero just turned 23-years old in July and has only completed two full seasons at the Major League level but he has a place in Tampa Bay Rays history as the only player to be a finalist for the…

By Adam Sanford · DRAYSBAY

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 1:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Junior Caminero was named an American League MVP finalist alongside Yordan Alvarez and Bobby Witt Jr.
Caminero is the first player in Tampa Bay Rays franchise history to finish as an MVP award finalist.
The 23-year-old third baseman hit .276 with 42 home runs while playing in all 162 regular-season games.

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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero has been named a finalist for the American League Most Valuable Player award alongside Yordan Alvarez and Bobby Witt Jr. At 23 years old, Caminero becomes the first player in Rays franchise history to be an MVP finalist, ensuring a top-three finish.

Caminero played all 162 games during the regular season, hitting .276 with 42 home runs and leading his team with 5.3 fWAR. The winner will be announced live on MLB Network on November 12.

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