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Junior Caminero in Rays lineup for World Series Game 5 despite injury

Junior Caminero says he will play in World Series Game 5 despite a lingering lower body injury that has bothered him.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 8:18 PM
Junior Caminero in Rays lineup for World Series Game 5 despite injury
Key Things to Know
  • Junior Caminero is in the Tampa Bay Rays lineup for Game 5 despite suffering a foot injury.
  • Caminero was injured during extra innings in Game 4 before Tampa Bay secured a 4-3 walk-off win.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers currently lead the World Series 3-1 over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero returned to the starting lineup for Game 5 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. Caminero had suffered a foot injury during extra innings in Game 4 but was cleared to play less than 20 hours after limping off the field.

Caminero helped spark the Rays' 12th-inning rally in Game 4, which concluded in a 4-3 walk-off victory to keep Tampa Bay's season alive. The Rays currently trail the Brewers 3-1 in the series, with pitcher Drew Rasmussen starting Game 5 on short rest.

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