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Cam Caminiti to Represent Braves at 2026 All-Star Futures Game

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The excitement of the MLB All-Star Game is just around the corner, and this year, it coincides with the highly anticipated MLB Draft. Among the highlights of this annual event is the All-Star Futures Game, where baseball’s brightest prospects take center stage. The Atlanta Braves are thrilled to announce that pitcher Cam Caminiti will be their sole representative at this year’s showcase, set to unfold at Citizens Bank Park.

The National League Futures squad boasts an impressive lineup, headlined by MLB Pipeline’s top prospect, Jesús Made of the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Washington Nationals’ Eli Willits, who made history as the first overall pick in the 2025 Draft. Willits currently ranks as the third-best prospect in all of baseball, according to MLB Pipeline. Joining him is Josue De Paula from the Los Angeles Dodgers, who returns for a second consecutive year after winning the Larry Doby MVP Award last season. The roster also features Pittsburgh’s Seth Hernandez, the fifth overall pick from last year’s draft, who is now ranked as the sixth-best prospect.

In total, the NL roster includes seven other first-round draft picks, showcasing a wealth of talent. Among them are Colorado’s Charlie Condon, ranked third overall in 2024, and St. Louis Cardinals’ Liam Doyle, the fifth overall pick in 2025. Other notable names include San Francisco’s Gavin Kilen (13th overall, 2025), Arizona’s Kayson Cunningham (18th overall, 2025), and of course, Cam Caminiti, who was selected 24th overall in the 2024 Draft. San Diego’s Kash Mayfield and Philadelphia’s Gage Wood round out the impressive group.

Caminiti’s selection is a testament to his strong performance at the High-A level this season. He has posted a 4.48 ERA over 14 appearances, including 13 starts, and has pitched 62.1 innings with a FIP of 4.05. As a consensus Top 100 prospect entering the season, he has successfully upheld that status and is currently recognized as the Braves’ top prospect.

Fans looking to catch the Futures Game can tune in on Sunday, July 12, at noon ET. The game will be broadcast on NBC and available for streaming on Peacock. This event will also feature the MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3 competition and coincide with the second day of the MLB Draft. Make sure to mark your calendars to watch Cam Caminiti showcase his talent for the Braves at this year’s Futures Game.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.

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