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Rays' third baseman Junior Caminero leaves game vs. Guardians due to bruised jaw

The Rays said the 22-year-old third baseman is day-to-day after a foul ball struck his jaw in the first inning.

  • On Tuesday, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero left the team's 1-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians after a foul ball struck him in the face during the first inning.
  • Caminero was injured after fouling a pitch from Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee; he grounded out to Bibee before being replaced by Richie Palacios at third base.
  • Medical staff list Caminero as day-to-day with a bruised jaw after the impact to his right side, with further updates expected as the evaluation continues.
  • The Rays, holding a 17-11 record, depend heavily on Caminero's offensive production; he leads the team with eight home runs and 15 RBIs this season.
  • Tuesday's game also featured the major-league debut of Travis Bazzana, the top pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, who went 0-for-2 with two walks.
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Rays' third baseman Junior Caminero leaves game vs. Guardians due to bruised jaw

Tampa Bay third baseman Junior Caminero is day-to-day with a bruised jaw after getting struck with a foul tip during the first inning of Tuesday night’s game against Cleveland.

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The Washington Post broke the news on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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