Rays drop Jonathan Aranda from lineup for Game 3 of World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays announced their lineup changes for Game 3 of the World Series on October 26, removing Jonathan Aranda following his critical errors in Game 2. Aranda committed two significant mistakes in the field, contributing to a loss against the Milwaukee Brewers, who lead the series 2-0. In his place, Ryan Vilade is set to start against Brewers left-hander Robert Gasser. This marks a pivotal moment for the Rays as they look to recover at home.
- •Jonathan Aranda is omitted from the Game 3 lineup.
- •He made two fielding errors in Game 2 against the Brewers.
- •Ryan Vilade will start in Aranda's place.
- •The Rays are behind 2-0 in the series.
- •Game 3 takes place at home for Tampa Bay.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Rays change World Series lineup, remove slugger who made critical error in Game 2
"Jonathan Aranda's bat wasn't enough to keep him in the lineup in Game 3.
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