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Heads to minor-league IL Aranda was placed on the minor-league injured list with an oblique strain Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Aranda is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks while recovering from the oblique injury, putting his timetable to return around late July or early August. The 26-year-old has struggled to a .189 average with three home runs, 10 RBI and 13 runs scored over 95 at-bats in 26 games with Durham this season.

JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Aranda is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Impact The lefty-hitting Aranda will hit the bench for the second day in a row, this time against a lefty (Hogan Harris) after he sat out against right-hander Joey Estes in Wednesday's 4-3 win. Aranda came off the bench Wednesday and delivered a pinch-hit RBI single, lifting his average up to .237 over 14 games on the season. Harold Ramirez will get another turn at designated hitter Thursday.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against right-hander Aranda is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Athletics, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Aranda started nine of the first 10 games upon his return from the injured list but has now been out of the lineup for two of the last three contests. Harold Ramirez will occupy the designated hitter slot Wednesday while Aranda begins the game on the bench.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Painful spring continues with Rays' Jonathan Aranda sidelined 4-6 weeks The lefty swinging infielder/DH broke his right ring finger during drills Tuesday, a frustrating turn in what had been an impressive spring.

MARCH 21, 2024 • TAMPABAY.COM

Aranda doing his part to break camp with Rays BRADENTON, Fla. -- Jonathan Aranda knows he’s competing for a spot on the Rays’ Opening Day roster this spring, an opportunity that could tu...

MARCH 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

New dad Aranda arrives at camp seeking breakout season PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- It was a big offseason for Jonathan Aranda, as he celebrated the birth of his first daughter, Regina Sofia, a little...

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • MLB.COM

Smashes grand slam in win Aranda went 2-for-6 with a grand slam, a double and six RBI in Sunday's 12-8 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Aranda kicked things off with an RBI-single in the first and followed up with a grand slam off Wes Parsons in the second. He added an RBI-double later on for his sixth run driven in of the day. Aranda only had seven RBI and one home run through 33 games coming into Sunday and finishes the year slashing .230/.340/.368. Overall, the 25-year-old struggled at the plate in limited action, but it was certainly encouraging to see him end the regular season on a high note as he looks to help the Rays make a postseason run.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in win Aranda went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's victory over the Red Sox.

Impact It was an encouraging performance from Aranda, who began the day in a 2-for-28 (.071) slump with no extra-base hits in that span. The 25-year-old infielder is now slashing .211/.330/.316 with just one homer, 12 runs scored and seven RBI through 91 plate appearances on the campaign. While he won't offer much offensively, Aranda should see fairly regular at-bats against right-handed pitching with Brandon Lowe (knee) out.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Triples in win Aranda went 1-for-2 with a triple, three walks an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Aranda got the scoring started in the second inning Tuesday after Wilyer Abreu lost a flyball in the Tropicana Field catwalks, resulting in an RBI triple. The 25-year-old Aranda, who got the start at DH, would reach base three more times via walks in the contest, scoring a pair of runs. Aranda's playing time's been sparse since he was called up on Aug. 15. He's gone 5-for-22 (.227) with one home run in that span. He did post eye-popping numbers in the minors, however, batting .339 with 25 homers and a 1.063 OPS across 95 Triple-A games.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts first homer Aranda went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks Saturday across both games of a doubleheader against the Angels.

Impact Aranda started at first base in the matinee and slugged a 430-foot solo shot in the sixth inning for his first major-league long ball of the campaign. He came off the bench in the nightcap and added a walk over two plate appearances. Aranda has gotten into just six big-league games this season, going 4-for-18 with three RBI. He's pounded minor-league pitching, though, slashing .339/.449/.613 with 25 homers and 81 RBI over 434 plate appearances at Triple-A Durham.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club Aranda was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sunreports.

Impact Aranda has played in just four games across his two stints in the majors this season, going 3-for-15 with a double, two RBI and two runs. Manuel Margot (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Aranda was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Aranda will return to Durham after getting called up Thursday, going 2-for-7 with a run scored while appearing in the first two games of the Rays' series with Kansas City. With Yandy Diaz returning from the paternity list Monday, Tampa Bay no longer needed Aranda on the big-league roster.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Aranda was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Aranda was just optioned Tuesday but is already back on the roster with Yandy Diaz going on paternity leave. The 25-year-old could get a start or two at first base while Diaz is away. Aranda is 1-for-8 at the plate during his brief time in the majors this season and has a 1.044 OPS this year at Durham.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to minors Aranda was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact He was up with the Rays for two days while Josh Lowe was on the family medical emergency list, but he'll now head back to Durham with Lowe back in tow. Aranda has crushed Triple-A pitching again this season, but it hasn't led to much of an opportunity in the majors.

JULY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, starting Saturday Aranda was recalled by the Rays on Saturday and will bat seventh and serve as the designated hitter against Atlanta, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Aranda was recalled to take the place of Josh Lowe, who landed on the bereavement list. Aranda struggled to a .192/.276/.321 line in his 32-game debut last year but has hit .342/.455/.589 with 16 homers in 71 games for Triple-A Durham this season.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Rays optioned Aranda to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact With Opening Day right around the corner Thursday, Aranda is one of the final major-league roster cut-downs for the Rays this spring. The 24-year-old batted .192 with one homer, five RBI and two runs scored over 26 at-bats during spring training, failing to impress enough to crack the big-league roster. Considering his positional flexibility and his prior experience in the MLB from last season, Aranda seems like a top candidate to earn a call-up early this year.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flashing power, on-base ability Aranda has three extra-base hits and three walks across 17 plate appearances in Grapefruit League action.

Impact Aranda is in competition for a bench spot on the Rays' Opening Day roster, and he's made the case with his performance this spring. In addition to a .924 OPS, he's struck out only four times. Aranda struggled in limited playing time during his MLB debut in 2022, posting a .192/.276/.321 line across 87 plate appearances.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Losing playing time to Walls Aranda is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Aranda will sit in favor of Taylor Walls for the second game in a row. While Aranda has a strong track record as a hitter in the minors, his defense is below average, so he needs to be hitting to justify getting at-bats. He is slashing .100/.273/.259 over the last 10 games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Aranda is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

Impact Aranda has been playing regularly over the last week, hitting .125 with a .276 OBP and one home run in 24 at-bats over that stretch. Taylor Walls is starting at second base and hitting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Aranda went 2-for-4 with one homer, one RBI and three runs scored in Thursday's 10-5 victory over the Blue Jays.

Impact Aranda sparked the Rays offense with a leadoff home run off Jose Berrios in the first inning and came around to score again in the second on a Wander Franco single. The third-baseman reached base three times in the contest, scoring a run on each occasion. It was a nice game for Aranda, who was held hitless in the previous three-game series against the Astros. The promising rookie is hitting a solid .278 with two homers and six RBI through 22 games this season, while also drawing six walks.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yandy Diaz, Randy Arozarena resting for Rays; Jonathan Aranda leading off Notes | Kevin Cash said it’s a matter of ‘‘managing workload” of two top hitters even as the offense is scuffling.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Sitting Friday Aranda is not in Friday's lineup against the Rangers.

Impact Aranda's strong hit tool has translated well in the majors, but his defensive shortcomings have also been apparent. He is hitting .316/.409/.579 with one home run, five strikeouts and three walks in 19 at-bats this month. Taylor Walls is starting at second base while Christian Bethancourt starts at first base.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Wednesday Aranda isn't starting Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Aranda started the last four games and went 4-for-13 with a homer, two runs, two RBI, a walk and five strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Isaac Paredes takes over at the keystone and bats eighth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Launches first career homer Aranda went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader split with the Blue Jays.

Impact He took Alek Manoah deep in the seventh inning for his first career big-league homer, briefly giving the Rays a 2-1 lead before the bullpen imploded in the bottom of the frame on the way to a 7-2 loss. Aranda has started four straight games, getting the nod at first base in the matinee and going 1-for-4 before sliding over to second base for the nightcap, and with Brandon Lowe (back) on the IL once again, the 24-year-old could see a significant role in the short term. Aranda has hit safely in six straight appearances, and since rejoining the big-league roster in September he's batting .353 (6-for-17) with two doubles and Tuesday's homer.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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