Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda won't start Game 3 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.
Rays manager Kevin Cash is holding Aranda out of the starting lineup despite the 28-year-old not being injured, according to ESPN's Jorge Castillo.
Instead, Tampa Bay will start right-handed hitter Ryan Vilade at first base, matching him up against Brewers left-hander Robert Gasser, who's starting Game 3 for Milwaukee.
Rays' starting lineup for Game 3
| ORDER | PLAYER | POS. | HITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yandy Díaz | DH | Right |
| 2 | Ryan Vilade | 1B | Right |
| 3 | Chandler Simpson | LF | Left |
| 4 | Junior Caminero | 3B | Right |
| 5 | Ben Williamson | 2B | Right |
| 6 | Jonny DeLuca | CF | Right |
| 7 | Victor Mesa Jr. | RF | Left |
| 8 | Nick Fortes | C | Right |
| 9 | Taylor Walls | SS | Both |
Aranda has started every game for the Rays in this postseason and has been one of their most effective hitters in the World Series, reaching base in five of his eight plate appearances.
He's hitting .310/.383/.788 with 13 hits, a home run, and five RBIs this postseason.
