Rays' Jonathan Aranda: Taking next steps in recovery

Aranda will have the pins removed from his surgically repaired right ring finger Monday, MLB.com reports.

Aranda has continued to engage in all baseball activities besides swinging, but with the pins getting removed, he should be able to start taking some hacks in the batter's box. The Rays haven't provided an exact timeline for Aranda to return from the 10-day injured list, though early or mid-May could be a realistic target.