Jonathan Aranda Stats

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda is making his major league debut on Friday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller, and he will start at second base and bat seventh in the batting order. Aranda was called up from the minors earlier this week and will function in a super-utility role for the Rays for the time being. The team's No. 21 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was hitting a strong .310/.386/.512 with an .898 OPS, 11 home runs, 40 RBI, 45 runs scored and three stolen bases in 63 games with Triple-A Durham before his call-up. Because he probably won't be playing every day, he's really only an option for those in AL-only and dynasty leagues for the time being. Aranda is a hit-over-power player that stands at just 5-foot-10.

over a year ago

With Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Manuel Margot (knee) and Kevin Kiermaier (hip) going on the injured list on Tuesday, the Rays have recalled infielder Jonathan Aranda and outfielder Luke Raley from Triple-A Durham. Aranda, the team's No. 21 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has played second, third and first base this year in the minors and was hitting .310/.386/.512 with an .898 OPS, 11 home runs, 40 RBI, 45 runs scored and three stolen bases in 63 games before his first big-league call-up. With Vidal Brujan likely to see more time in the outfield with Margot and Kiermaier out, Aranda should see most of his playing time at the keystone in Tampa. The 24-year-old is worth a look in AL-only and deep mixed leagues in the short term. Raley, who was hitting .299/.374/.575 with seven home runs, 25 RBI and 14 runs scored in 24 games for Durham, will give the Rays some extra outfield depth.

over a year ago

Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Jonathan Aranda has been putting together an impressive season for Triple-A Durham. The infielder took big strides last year in his offensive game by hitting a career-high in batting average at .330, home runs with 14 and RBI with 65 between High-A and Single-A. Aranda has built off of that success in Triple-A this season and is currently hitting .322 with nine home runs and 33 RBI. At 5'10, Aranda is undersized, but he provides plenty of power and quick bat speed from the left side of the plate. Already on the 40-man roster and with infielders Vidal Brujan and Taylor Walls both struggling at the plate, it wouldn't be a surprise to the see the Rays give the 24-year-old a shot in the big leagues at some point in 2022. Aranda should be rostered in dynasty leagues and managers in redraft leagues that can stash prospects should consider him.

over a year ago