Rays’ Jonathan Aranda Out 4-6 Weeks with Broken Finger

Aranda's injury adds to the Rays' preseason woes, with several key players sidelined as the season approaches.

Jonathan Aranda, infielder/DH for the Tampa Bay Rays, will miss the start of the season and is sidelined for 4-6 weeks due to a broken right ring finger.
Aranda was injured while fielding a ground ball and underwent surgery to insert a pin in the finger.
The Rays face multiple injuries, with outfielder Josh Lowe, No. 4 starter Taj Bradley, and backup outfielder Jonny DeLuca also on the injured list.
Aranda had a strong performance this spring, hitting .371 and was expected to play a key role in the lineup against right-handed starters.
The Rays are considering options to replace Aranda on the opening day roster, with no obvious in-house candidate and potential for low-cost trades or waivers.