Jonathan Aranda activated by Rays, Austin Shenton optioned to Durham

Jonathan Aranda earned a spot on the Rays' major-league team after a solid start to spring training. The Rays went into spring training feeling that Aranda, despite an unimpressive showing in 66 big-league games over the 2022-23 seasons (hitting .212 with a .656 OPS), deserved an opportunity for regular at-bats this season.