Cruz, 26, will join Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. as the latest participants in the annual slugging contest.

A lot of big names have already declined. Shohei Ohtani, Pete Alonso and Elly De La Cruz all need rest. Aaron Judge has said that he will not do another derby until it is held in Yankee Stadium again. So, where does MLB go?

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz, known more for delivering hard-hit homers than producing them in quantity, was added Tuesday to next week's Home Run Derby in Atlanta. He is the fifth player named as a participant in Monday's event at Truist Park,

Tampa Bays Rays young slugger Junior Caminero is the latest to confirm his participation in the upcoming 2025 Home Run Derby. MLB announced the news on Wednesday, which means just two spots remain in the eight-player Derby field.

Twins outfielder and Georgia native Byron Buxton will hit in the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game festivities in Atlanta.

Byron Buxton is going back to the All-Star Game and back home to Georgia, this time with his family. And this time, after consulting with teammates, family and friends, the Twins center fielder is going as a Monday night Home Run Derby participant next week,