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Tampa Bays Rays young slugger Junior Caminero is the latest to confirm his participation in the upcoming 2025 Home Run Derby. MLB announced the news on Wednesday, which means just two spots remain in the eight-player Derby field.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández is the reigning Derby champion after beating Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. in the 2024 final. He does not plan to defend his title this year. Here's every slugger who has been announced to be competing in this year's event.
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz unleashed a rocket from the outfield on Sunday, firing a 105.2 MPH throw to gun down Seattle’s J.P. Crawford at home plate.
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Hosted on MSNJunior Caminero named 2025 All-Star, elects to join Home Run DerbyRays 22-year old star third baseman Junior Caminero has been selected as an injury replacement for the 2025 All-Star Game, filling in for Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman. In doing so, Caminero has also accepted an invitation to participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby.