History of Jonathan Aranda in Timeline

Jonathan Aranda is a Mexican professional baseball infielder currently playing for the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB. He debuted in 2022. He also represents the Mexican national team in international competitions. His primary position is infielder.

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May 23, 1998: Jonathan Aranda Born

On May 23, 1998, Jonathan Alexander Aranda Ventura was born. He is a Mexican professional baseball infielder.

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July 2, 2015: Signed with Tampa Bay Rays

On July 2, 2015, Jonathan Aranda signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as an international free agent.

2016: Professional Debut Season

In 2016, Jonathan Aranda spent his professional debut season with the Dominican Summer League Rays, hitting .257/.345/.366 with 1 home run and 17 RBI.

2017: Split Season and GCL MVP

In 2017, Jonathan Aranda split the season between the GCL Rays and the Princeton Rays, hitting a combined .287/.345/.348 with 15 RBI and 14 stolen bases. He was named the Rays 2017 GCL MVP.

2018: Split Season Between Princeton and Hudson Valley

In 2018, Jonathan Aranda split the season between Princeton and the Hudson Valley Renegades, combining to hit .269/.337/.391 with 1 home run and 29 RBI.

2019: Split Season Among Multiple Teams

In 2019, Jonathan Aranda split the season between the GCL Rays, the Bowling Green Hot Rods, and the Charlotte Stone Crabs, hitting a combined .272/.359/.383 with 3 home runs and 35 RBI.

2020: Season Cancellation Due to COVID-19

In 2020, Jonathan Aranda did not play due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 19, 2021: Selected to 40-Man Roster

On November 19, 2021, Jonathan Aranda was selected to the 40-man roster following the season.

June 21, 2022: Promoted to Majors

On June 21, 2022, Jonathan Aranda was promoted to the Major League Baseball team.

June 24, 2022: MLB Debut Against Pittsburgh Pirates

On June 24, 2022, Jonathan Aranda made his major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates, achieving a 1-for-2 performance with an RBI single, contributing to a 4-3 Rays victory.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, Jonathan Aranda made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Tampa Bay Rays.

2023: Season with the Rays

In 2023, Jonathan Aranda played 34 games for the Rays, batting .230/.340/.368 with two home runs and 13 RBI.

2023: World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Jonathan Aranda was named to the Mexico national team for the 2023 World Baseball Classic, playing three games and hitting a single in six at bats.

March 20, 2024: Broken Finger Injury

On March 20, 2024, Jonathan Aranda suffered a broken right ring finger while fielding a ground ball and underwent surgery, ruling him out for four to six weeks.