Star Home Run Derby is fast approaching -- and the field is starting to take shape.  Braves hometown hero Ronald Acuna Jr. became the first player to commit to the event, which will be held at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 14 (8 p.

Rays 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.

Rays slugger Junior Caminero announced Wednesday that he will take part in the Home Run Derby on Monday night in Atlanta, then learned hours later that he would start at third base for the AL squad in the All-Star Game the following night.