Although they have already entered the MLB postseason, the Tampa Bay Rays are now looking for the fifth division title in their history, so manager Kevin Cash will use top prospect to farm Junior Caminero.
In fact, ESPN confirmed the news about the Dominican outfielder, who was a 20-year-old in Florida’s Double A affiliate, where he hit .309 with a .373 OBP, 20 home runs and 62 RBIs in 81 games, after hitting .356 and a .409 RBI. On-base percentage, 11 home runs and 32 RBI over 36 games at Class A powerhouse, 2023 starter.
From Double A to the major leagues 👏👏🇩🇴🇩🇴🙌🙌
No. 1 pick in the draft @lidomrd Junior Caminero was promoted to the Tampa Rays big league team.🎥 @YancenPujols pic.twitter.com/5cirUSj4hA
– Martin Rodriguez (@Martinrodriv) September 22, 2023
Journalist and citizen of Junior Caminero, Jansen Pujols, also revealed a video showing the moment when the manager of the promising player in the youth team informed him of the news of his promotion to the Major League Soccer, which carried with it the celebration of the entire club. .
Manager Cash’s idea is to try out Caminero, a natural third baseman, at shortstop since that role appears to be somewhat lacking at the club following the suspension of fellow Dominican Wander Franco, due to his alleged romantic involvement with two minors.
This way, Junior Caminero has a golden opportunity to show the Rays that he is more than ready to play every day in the MLB.