In a stunning development, the Tampa Bay Rays have announced that infielder Jonathan Aranda has been suspended indefinitely from all team activities by manager Kevin Cash. The decision comes after Aranda was allegedly involved in a serious harassment incident currently under investigation by the organization.
According to multiple sources close to the team, Aranda is accused of harassing a fellow team staff member in an incident that reportedly took place earlier this week. While specific details have not yet been released publicly, the Rays have confirmed that the matter is being taken “very seriously,” and the organization is cooperating fully with both league officials and outside investigators.
Manager Kevin Cash addressed the media briefly on Saturday morning, stating, “The Tampa Bay Rays have always upheld a standard of professionalism and respect. Due to recent developments involving Jonathan Aranda, we’ve made the difficult decision to suspend him from all team activities effective immediately, pending further investigation.”
The team emphasized that the suspension is not an assumption of guilt but rather a precautionary step while the facts are gathered. Aranda, 27, has not issued a public statement, but his legal representative has denied all allegations, stating that they are “inaccurate and defamatory.”
Major League Baseball has also been notified of the situation, and it is expected that the league will initiate its own inquiry under the MLB’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.
Aranda, considered one of the more promising players in the Rays’ infield rotation, has played a key role in the team’s 2025 campaign. His sudden absence is expected to impact the club both on and off the field.
This is a developing story. More details will be provided as they become available.
