JONATHAN ARANDA NEWS

Blue Jays Win AL East Title, Will Face Red Sox-Yankees Winner in NLDS

The Blue Jays roll past the Rays, 13-4, in their regular-season finale to clinch Toronto's first AL East title in a decade.

SEPTEMBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

Smacks another solo homer Aranada went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during the Rays' 5-1 loss to the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Impact The Rays struggled to generate any offense in Saturday's loss, though Aranda supplied the team's only run with a solo homer off Yariel Rodriguez in the sixth inning. Aranda has belted a home run in each of the two games he's played in since returning from the IL on Friday and is up to 14 on the year. He has an .883 OPS with 55 runs, 22 doubles and 56 RBI across 417 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks another solo homer Aranada went 1-for-4 with a solo homer during the Rays' 5-1 loss to the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Impact The Rays struggled to generate any offense in Saturday's loss, though Aranda supplied the team's only run with a solo homer off Yariel Rodriguez in the sixth inning. Aranda has belted a home run in each of the two games he's played in since returning from the IL on Friday and is up to 14 on the year. He has an .883 OPS with 55 runs, 22 doubles and 56 RBI across 417 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays beat Rays 5-1 to stay atop AL East, sending division race to season's final day

Trey Yesavage struck out five in five shutout innings for his first major league win, Alejandro Kirk homered and the Toronto Blue Jays stayed atop the AL East heading into the fina...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Aranda hopes to put bow on special, yet injury-shortened campaign TORONTO -- Jonathan Aranda wasn’t going to miss this. Sure, the Rays have been out of the playoff race for the past week, leaving them littl...

SEPTEMBER 27 • MLB.COM

Junior Caminero hits 45th home run, one shy of Rays record, in loss to Blue Jays TORONTO - Junior Caminero hit his 45th homer and Jonathan Aranda went deep in his first at-bat since...

SEPTEMBER 27 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Clubs homer in return Aranda (wrist) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-2 loss at Toronto.

Impact Aranda returned from a fractured left wrist that had kept him out since late July and immediately made an impact after being activated Friday. The Tampa Bay first baseman gave his team a 2-1 lead in the second with a solo shot off Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber. Aranda is now slashing .316/.395/.485 with 13 homers, 54 runs scored and 55 RBI across 413 plate appearances. The All-Star should play a prominent role in the Rays' lineup for their final two games.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs homer in return Aranda (wrist) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-2 loss at Toronto.

Impact Aranda returned from a fractured left wrist that had him out since late July and immediately made an impact after being activated Friday. The Tampa Bay first baseman tied the game at 1-1 in the second with a solo shot off Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber. Aranda is now slashing .316/.395/.485 with 13 homers, 54 runs scored and 55 RBI across 413 plate appearances. The All-Star should play a prominent role in the Rays' lineup for their final two games.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lukes homers, drives in 3 as the Blue Jays stay atop AL East with 4-2 win over the Rays

Nathan Lukes hit a two-run home run, Shane Bieber pitched five innings and the Toronto Blue Jays stayed atop the AL East by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Reinstated from IL The Rays activated Aranda (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact Aranda has been on the shelf since late July due to a fractured left wrist, but has rejoined the active roster ahead of the Rays' final series of the regular season. He has been playing in backfield games at the Rays' spring training complex in Florida, and could see some big-league action this weekend. Everson Pereira (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Aranda's return could mean fewer opportunities for Bob Seymour.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays begin 3-game series with the Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Return from IL uncertain Rays manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that the team is "taking it day-to-day" in terms of when or if Aranda (wrist) will be activated from the 10-day injured list, Marc Topkin of t...

Impact Aranda has been playing in backfield games at the Rays' spring training complex in Florida and appears ready to return from a fractured left wrist that's kept him sidelined since late July. However, it does not seem to be a slam dunk that he'll rejoin the active roster, as the Rays are weighing the benefit of a late-season return for Aranda and also who he would replace on the roster.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles and Rays play, winner secures 3-game series

Both the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Could return as soon as Thursday Aranda (wrist) could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Thursday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact Aranda has been sidelined since late July with a fractured left wrist but hasn't given up hope on a late-season return. The 27-year-old has been playing in backfield games at the Rays' spring training complex in Florida and will join the major-league club Wednesday to take batting practice and field grounders. If that goes well, he should be active for the final few games of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays meet in game 2 of series

The Baltimore Orioles lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Orioles host the Rays in first of 3-game series

The Baltimore Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Red Sox aim to sweep series against the Rays

The Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays play in the final game of a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Rays All-Star Jonathan Aranda working to make a final weekend return Notes | With his fractured left wrist healed, the first baseman would like to get into a game before the season ends.

SEPTEMBER 21 • TAMPABAY.COM

Red Sox play the Rays after Rafaela's 4-hit game

The Boston Red Sox play the Tampa Bay Rays after Ceddanne Rafaela had four hits against the Rays on Friday

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Red Sox visit the Rays to begin 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays start a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on Friday

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Blue Jays face the Rays with 2-1 series lead

The Toronto Blue Jays lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Blue Jays bring win streak into game against the Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays aim to keep a six-game win streak intact when they play the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Blue Jays take 5-game win streak into game against the Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to build upon a five-game win streak with a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Facing live pitching this weekend Aranda (wrist) will face live pitching this weekend at the Rays' spring training complex in Florida, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Aranda has been ramping up his baseball activities, and if things go well, the 27-year-old could be activated from the 10-day injured list during the final week of the season. He's been sidelined since late July with a fractured left wrist.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays try to continue win streak, play the Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays will try to extend a four-game win streak with a victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press