Aranda is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty-hitting Aranda had started in each of the Rays' last three games -- all against right-handed pitching -- going 2-for-11 with a double, a walk and two runs. He'll be on the bench Monday against a lefty (Cristopher Sanchez), but Aranda's opportunities to play against right-handed pitching could take a hit as soon as Brandon Lowe (finger) is able to return to the lineup. Lowe is on the bench Monday for a fourth straight game and remains day-to-day.

Aranda went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Aranda was in the lineup at first base and made his second start in five games since being recalled. So long as the Rays' infield remains healthy, it appears that Aranda will struggle to get consistent playing time. He's gone 2-for-10 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored since being recalled.

The Rays recalled Aranda from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old was activated off Durham's injured list last week after missing two months due to an oblique strain, and he's now returning to the big leagues. Aranda has seen action in 18 MLB games this season and has a .607 OPS in 52 plate appearances, though he's crushed the ball at Triple-A since returning from the injury, going 10-for-23 with four homers in six games.

Aranda (oblique) was reinstated from Triple-A Durham's 7-day injured list Wednesday and went 1-for-4 in an 11-6 win over Syracuse.

EDGE Analysis

Aranda served as Durham's designated hitter in his first game in two months after completing his recovery from an oblique strain. In addition to the oblique strain, Aranda missed extended time to begin the season due to a fractured finger. The two injuries have limited him to just 45 games between Triple-A and Tampa Bay.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Rays optioned Aranda to Triple-A Durham on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Aranda will head to the minors to open up a spot on the 26-man active roster for outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. After opening the season on the IL while recovering from a fractured right ring finger, Aranda was activated May 14. He had settled into the large side of a platoon at designated hitter with Harold Ramirez, but even with limited exposure to lefties, Aranda hit just .213/.288/.319 over 52 plate appearances before Tampa Bay elected to send him to Durham. Ramirez should continue to serve as the Rays' primary option at DH versus right-handed pitching, but manager Kevin Cash could rotate a number of players at the DH spot versus lefties while Aranda is out of the mix.

Aranda is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aranda will hit the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Richie Palacios, Ben Rortvedt and Brandon Lowe as the Rays roll with a full right-handed-hitting lineup versus Orioles southpaw Cole Irvin. Harold Ramirez will replace Aranda as the Rays' designated hitter.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Aranda is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aranda has gotten off to a decent start to his season since being reinstated from the 10-day injured list May 14, as he's slashed .242/.324/.394 with three extra-base hits, six runs and two RBI while appearing in 11 games (nine starts). He's seen some time at first base and second base, but Aranda will likely make most of his starts as a designated hitter moving forward. He'll get a breather Sunday, however, opening up the DH spot for Harold Ramirez.