Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, November 10, 2026 —

Two standout players from the Tampa Bay Rays, Junior Caminero and Bryan Baker, have been named finalists for prestigious American League awards, underscoring their significant contributions to the team this past season. The recognition highlights exceptional individual performances that have garnered league-wide attention.

Junior Caminero has been named a finalist for the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. This nomination places him among the top contenders for one of baseball’s most coveted individual honors, acknowledging his overall impact on the game throughout the season. The specific details of his performance metrics contributing to this nomination, such as batting average, home runs, or on-base percentage, were not detailed in the available information.

Joining Caminero in the finalist pool is relief pitcher Bryan Baker, who is competing for the newly established American League Reliever of the Year award. Baker’s nomination stems from his strong performance in the bullpen, notably achieving a league-leading number of saves. The exact figure for his save total was not provided in the summary. This award aims to recognize the premier relief pitcher in the American League.

The inclusion of both Caminero and Baker as finalists for these significant AL awards reflects positively on the talent and performance demonstrated by the Tampa Bay Rays organization during the recent season. Further details regarding the selection process or the specific achievements that led to their finalist status were not included.


Story summarized from the original created by By Marc Topkin, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.

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