Junior Caminero exits game after being hit in face by foul tip

12 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 29

Caminero was struck in the right jaw by a foul tip during his first at-bat against the Cleveland Guardians on April 28, 2026, and was replaced by Ben Williamson.
After being tended to by trainers, Caminero finished his at-bat but was removed from the game. Rays manager Kevin Cash reported Caminero is in good spirits and expects him to play in the next game.
The Rays won the game 1-0. Caminero, a one-time All-Star, is hitting .257 with eight home runs in 29 games this season after a standout 2025 campaign.

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