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Caminero trade resurfaces as Guardians lead Rays 2-1 in ALCS
The Guardians lead the Rays 2-1 in the ALCS, bringing renewed attention to a 2021 trade between the teams.
Cleveland sent 18-year-old prospect Junior Caminero to Tampa Bay for pitcher Tobias Myers, who never played for the Guardians.
Caminero became a future All-Star, while Myers later emerged as a quality reliever with Milwaukee, making the deal a major loss for Cleveland.
The Tigers said Troy Melton has no structural damage in his forearm and should have a normal offseason; he is expected to be part of Detroit’s rotation next year.
The White Sox expect to retain their coaching staff for 2027, according to general manager Chris Getz.
Guardians reliever Colin Holderman had wrist surgery, but it is not expected to disrupt his offseason throwing or his availability for spring training.
Holderman’s recovery could keep him from being non-tendered as he approaches arbitration, after he posted a 2.73 ERA for Cleveland in 2026.
The Guardians lead the Rays 2-1 in the American League Championship Series.
The matchup has renewed attention on Cleveland’s November 2021 trade of Junior Caminero to Tampa Bay for Tobias Myers.
Caminero became a highly regarded player with the Rays, while Myers never pitched in the major leagues for Cleveland.
Myers was traded to the Giants in July 2022 and later emerged as a quality reliever with the Brewers in 2024.
Cleveland can only hope the trade does not help Tampa Bay win the pennant.
- Who
- The Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays.
- What
- The Guardians lead the Rays 2-1 in the ALCS, renewing attention on Cleveland’s trade of Junior Caminero.
- When
- The article was published on October 15, 2026; the ALCS game date is not stated.
- Where
- The ALCS location is not stated.
- Why
- The matchup has brought renewed attention to the 2021 trade, which has been viewed as a major loss for Cleveland.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Cleveland traded Junior Caminero to Tampa Bay for Tobias Myers.
Myers was traded to the Giants.
Myers emerged as a quality reliever with the Brewers.
The Guardians led the Rays 2-1 in the ALCS as the trade resurfaced.
- ALCS score
- Guardians lead Rays 2-1
- Trade date
- November 2021
- Player sent to Tampa Bay
- Junior Caminero
- Player sent to Cleveland
- Tobias Myers
- Myers trade
- Dealt to the Giants in July 2022
What people are saying
couldn’t believe they lost the trade twice
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Colin Holderman had surgery today for his right wrist tendinitis, which has impacted him the past four seasons. Expected to be able to do his normal offseason throwing program and be ready for Spring Training.