Rays’ Caminero Avoids Fracture After Hit by Pitch at All-Star Game

Fox Corporation broadcasted a concerning moment during the All-Star Game on Tuesday when Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Junior Caminero was struck on the hand by a pitch from Cardinals reliever Riley O’Brien. The incident forced the emerging MVP candidate to exit the contest and head to the clubhouse for evaluation.

Following the game, the Rays and their fan base received positive news regarding the injury’s severity. X-rays taken on Caminero’s hand returned negative, ruling out any fractures. While the young slugger may experience soreness in the coming days, the absence of structural damage suggests he is unlikely to miss significant time.

Caminero has been a critical driver for the Rays in the first half of the season. Through 94 games, he is batting .279 with 28 home runs and a .927 OPS. He has been particularly potent recently, hitting 13 home runs in his last 19 games prior to the All-Star break. His performance has helped Tampa Bay secure a lead in the AL East.

Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA), the media entity responsible for broadcasting the event, saw its shares trade lower on Wednesday. The stock closed at $54.87, representing a decline of 1.58% from the previous session’s close of $55.75. The company currently holds a market capitalization of approximately $23.47 billion.

What to watch

• Updates from the Rays organization regarding Caminero’s status for the first series following the All-Star break.
• Fox Corporation’s quarterly earnings report to assess advertising revenue related to its sports programming.

Source: original release