Aranda is expected to see regular at-bats as the Rays' designated hitter while also serving as the backup to Yandy Diaz at first base to begin the 2025 season, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
Aranda is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Detroit.
Aranda went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Blue Jays.
Aranda went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Friday against the Blue Jays.
Aranda went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday against the Guardians.
Aranda went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies.
Aranda is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aranda went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Twins.
The Rays recalled Aranda from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Aranda was placed on the minor-league injured list with an oblique strain Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.