Junior Caminero

Junior Caminero went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, an intentional walk, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Caminero has recorded a hit in eight of his last nine games and posted his first three-hit performance since June 28. He's slashing .242/.324/.576 with six home runs and two stolen bases across 74 at-bats in July.

Junior Caminero went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and one RBI in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the Tampa Bay Rays' doubleheader.

Fantasy Impact

Caminero was hit on the hand during a plate appearance in Tuesday's All-Star Game, but he played in both games of Friday's doubleheader and showed no signs of being limited by the injury. He launched a 423-foot homer to left field off left-hander Eduardo Rivera in the third inning for his 29th home run of the season. The third baseman continues to swing a hot bat in July, posting a .585 slugging percentage with six home runs.

Junior Caminero is in the Rays lineup in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Caminero avoided a scare after he was hit on his hand in the All-Star game earlier this week. He is at third base and batting third for the Rays.

Junior Caminero told reporters he is playing on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Caminero had X-rays return negative after he was hit in Tuesday's All-Star game. He appears to have avoided anything too serious.

Junior Caminero had X-rays return negative after he was hit by a pitch on his left hand during the All-Star game on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Caminero was hit on the left hand by a 97-mph fast ball from Cardinals closer Riley O’Brien in the third inning. He appears to have avoided serious injury based on the initial imaging. He'll continue to be further evaluated the next day or two.