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AL 3B Junior Caminero hit by pitch, exits in third inning

Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero exited the MLB All-Star Game in the third inning after being hit by a pitch on his hand.

By · Published July 15, 2026 at 02:26 UTC · Updated July 17, 2026 at 17:31 UTC

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The story so far

American League third baseman Junior Caminero was forced to leave the MLB All-Star Game after sustaining an injury to his hand. The incident occurred during the third inning of the contest.

Coverage from MLB.com, ESPN, the New York Post, USA Today, and Bleacher Report describes the scene as scary. Reports emphasize that the Rays slugger was hit by a pitch, leading to his immediate exit from the game.

Attention now turns to the results of X-rays, which MLB.com reports Caminero is currently receiving to determine the extent of the injury.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 48d ago.

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The obvious questions

When did Junior Caminero exit the game?

He exited in the third inning.

Where was Caminero hit?

He was hit on the hand by a pitch.

What medical steps are being taken?

According to MLB.com, Caminero is getting X-rays.

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Junior Caminero MLB All-Star Game Tampa Bay Rays MLB

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