The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on July 13 at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park. Multiple outlets report that Rays junior slugger Junior Caminero is among the first players confirmed for the event, joining what is expected to be an announced multi-part field over time. The Athletic also notes that MLB is implementing changes for the derby, including a new format and a new streaming provider, as part of the event’s presentation and distribution for viewers. Yahoo Sports similarly highlights Caminero’s selection as the first participant named. The reports do not provide full details of the updated format within the excerpts provided, but they align on the core event information: the date, start time, location, and Caminero’s inclusion among the initial field announcements. Additional participants and specific format or broadcast details are expected to be released as MLB finalizes the roster for the derby.