Tampa Bay Rays
· 2026-07-06
The Tampa Bay Rays will send four All-Stars to Philadelphia as Junior Caminero headlines the 2026 selections.
The team is currently standing at 1st in the American League with a 52-35 record, on a L2 streak, after losing 2-0 to the Houston Astros on July 5, 2026.
The Rays players were selected to represent the American League at the 96th edition of the Midsummer Classic.
Junior Caminero was selected as a starter for the American League and will also participate in the Home Run Derby.
Caminero has been on a tear this season, especially in the last 15 games, recording 11 of his 26 homers and a 1.153 OPS.
He is on pace to be the first player in Rays franchise history to start in two All-Star Games.
The game will take place on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, in Philadelphia, the first time the game will be held there since 1996.
Yandy Diaz will make the roster as a reservist, with a .325 batting average on the season, leading the American League.
Bryan Baker will make his All-Star debut with a 1.83 ERA and 0.82 WHIP across 36 appearances.
Drew Rasmussen was added to his second All-Star Game after putting himself in consideration as one of the best pitchers in the American League.
The Rays players are looking forward to representing their team at the All-Star Game.
Caminero expressed his appreciation for the fans, saying "I want to tell the fans thank you for getting me sent to Philly."
The team's performance this season has been impressive, with Caminero being a key player.
The All-Star Game will be an exciting event, with the best players in the league coming together to compete.
The Rays players will be looking to make a strong showing at the game.