Caminero set for ALCS clash with Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians traded teenage prospect Junior Caminero to the Tampa Bay Rays in November 2021 for pitcher Tobias Myers, who Cleveland later dealt for cash. At the time, Myers was closer to the majors and Tampa Bay viewed Caminero as a talented but long-term developmental bet; the deal has since become a major regret for Cleveland, whose baseball operations president called it a bad trade. Caminero emerged as an All-Star and MVP candidate, hitting 42 home runs with 101 RBIs this season, and now faces his former organization as the Rays meet the Guardians in the American League Championship Series. The series also highlights the clubs’ broader connections, including other players and staff with ties to both teams.