Junior Caminero Leads 2026 Home Run Derby Contenders | Sports News

Junior Caminero just became the first player to commit to the 2026 Home Run Derby, and at just 22 years old, he’s already crushing 22 homers this season. With big names like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani likely skipping out, Caminero might be the favorite. The All-Star Game’s in Philly, so expect local stars like Kyle Schwarber (30 homers, leading the league) and Bryce Harper — who beat Schwarber in 2018 — to join the fray. Other power hitters like Hunter Goodman (26 homers), Yordan Alvarez, and rookies Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto are also in the mix. Even James Wood, Matt Olson, and Brandon Lowe could be added to the list. With the roster still growing, this derby is shaping up to be a wild, power-packed showdown. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e073b116320f265