Tampa Bay third baseman Junior Caminero was in his customary No. 3 spot in the batting order for Game 1 of the Rays’ day-night doubleheader with the visiting Boston Red Sox on Friday.

Caminero, who was drilled in the left pinky by the St. Louis Cardinals’ Riley O’Brien in the third inning of the All-Star Game on Tuesday, lined out to center and singled to left in his first two plate appearances Friday. That single was the Rays’ only hit through the first five innings.

Caminero left the All-Star Game immediately and underwent X-rays that proved negative. He carried a .279 average along with 28 home runs and 59 RBIs into the doubleheader.

The 23-year-old shares fourth place with Washington outfielder James Wood for most home runs in MLB. Caminero banged 13 homers in his final 19 games before the All-Star break.

The news was less bright for two Rays veterans trying to make their way back from injuries. Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said outfielder Jake Fraley and second baseman Gavin Lux returned to St. Petersburg, Fla., with injuries that forced them to pause their rehab assignments at Triple-A Durham.

The 31-year-old Fraley, who hasn’t played for the Rays since May 15, has been dealing with hernia and groin issues. Lux, acquired from the Cincinnati Reds in the offseason, has been on the injured list since before the season started and has yet to make his Rays debut. Cash indicated Lux, 28, needed a pain-killing injection in his right shoulder.

–Field Level Media

Three-time MLS All-Star defender Kai Wagner returned to the Philadelphia Union on Friday, being acquired via transfer from Birmingham City FC.

Philadelphia also sent $100,000 in General Allocation Money to Sporting Kansas City to swap spots in the waiver order, landing the No. 1 position to claim Wagner in exchange for the No. 22 spot.

Wagner spent seven seasons with Philadelphia (2019-25) prior to the seven-month stint with Birmingham FC. He had three assists in 18 matches across all competitions for Birmingham.

“Coming back to Philadelphia feels incredibly meaningful for me and my family. Over the years, this city has become our home, and returning was a decision that came from the heart,” Wagner said in a news release. “My time away gave me the opportunity to experience a new challenge, but it also reinforced how much this club, this city, and our supporters mean to me.

“There’s something special about representing the Union and playing in front of our fans. I believe in what this club stands for, its culture, ambition, and commitment to competing at the highest level. I’m excited to be back, and grateful for the opportunity to help write the next chapter.”

Wagner is a two-time MLS Best XI pick and helped Philadelphia win two Supporters’ Shield awards for best regular-season record (2020, 2025). He was also a stalwart on the 2022 squad which lost to Los Angeles FC in the MLS Cup Final.

Wagner holds the franchise record of 63 assists. He has eight goals in 204 regular-season matches.

In 2025, he had two goals and 11 assists in 32 matches and anchored a defense that gave up an MLS-low 35 goals and registered 14 clean sheets.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Kai back to Philadelphia. He’s been an integral part of this club’s success and has consistently established himself as one of the top left backs in Major League Soccer,” Philadelphia sporting director Jon Scheer said. “Kai understands what this club represents, what our supporters expect, and the standards we hold ourselves to every day. We’re confident he’ll make an immediate impact this season as we pursue our goals and be an important part of our club’s future.”

The Union (1-10-4, 7 points) are struggling with the fewest points in the league. They resume play after the nearly two-month international break for the World Cup on Wednesday when they host the New York Red Bulls.

–Field Level Media

Jon Rahm received an official code of conduct warning after tossing his club on the 15th hole at the Open Championship on Friday, the R&A confirmed.

Rahm hit his tee shot with an iron and immediately could see the ball was going off to the left. The Spaniard then threw the club into the ground and it took a big bounce before landing.

Rahm was reportedly informed of the warning by tournament officials as he approached the 17th hole at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England.

A second offense this weekend could result in a two-stroke penalty.

Rahm shot 3-under 67 on Friday and is 4 under for the tournament. He was part of a large tie for eighth place when he completed a round that consisted of six birdies and three bogeys.

–Field Level Media