Rays have two top-10 hitters? Skubal surges? Don't...
Key takeaways
- Don't be surprised ... if a pair of Tampa Bay Rays hitters finish among the top 10 in fantasy points
- Rays 3B Junior Caminero boasts quite a power streak of late, as he has now slugged home runs in six consecutive games, and nine in his last eight games.
- It's never too early to start your championship run.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
This dynamic duo has helped Tampa Bay to the top of the AL East. Mike Carlson/Getty Images Eric Karabell Jul 2, 2026, 09:43 AM ETClose Eric Karabell is a senior writer covering fantasy football, baseball and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of the FSWA Hall of Fame, a BBWAA baseball Hall of Fame voter and author of "The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments."Follow on XMultiple Authors Email Print Open Extended Reactions Each week in MLB is its own story -- full of surprises, both positive and negative -- and fantasy managers must decide what to believe and what not to believe moving forward. Perhaps we can help. If any of these thoughts come true... don't be surprised!
Don't be surprised ... if a pair of Tampa Bay Rays hitters finish among the top 10 in fantasy points
Rays 3B Junior Caminero boasts quite a power streak of late, as he has now slugged home runs in six consecutive games, and nine in his last eight games. This run of excellence isn't much of a surprise. After all, Caminero launched 45 home runs during the 2025 campaign, finishing 11th among all hitters in fantasy points. We know Caminero, 22, is one of the best hitters in baseball. What many do not know is that until this past weekend, he wasn't even the best Rays hitter in 2026 fantasy points!