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The Royals plan to keep India at second base in 2026 rather than playing him at multiple positions, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. India played third base and left field in addition to second base in 2025, and the Royals believe all the moving around could have affected the 29-year-old's offense, as he slashed just .233/.323/.346 in his first year in Kansas City. It was a bit of a surprise that Royals brought India back for $8 million rather than non-tendering him, but they're confident he can bounce back in his walk year.
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The Royals and India avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $8 million contract, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. India was seen as a non-tender candidate after he slashed a disappointing .233/.323/.346 over 136 games in his first year in Kansas City, but the Royals ultimately decided to bring him back in his final year of arbitration eligibility. Slated to turn 29 next month, India played second base, third base and left field for the Royals in 2025 and could bounce around to different positions for them again in 2026.
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India is out of the lineup for Friday's contest against the Blue Jays. After starting six of the first seven games upon his return from the injured list, India has now been on the bench for three games in a row. Michael Massey is getting a second straight start at second base for the Royals.
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India is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Mariners. It's the second straight day India has been out of the lineup. On Thursday it will be Michael Massey at second base and batting ninth for the Royals.
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India is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies. India made three straight starts after being activated from the injured list Tuesday, and he'll get a breather Friday. The second baseman went 3-for-10 with six strikeouts during those three starts. Michael Massey will play the keystone and bat seventh.
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| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KC | 136 | 497 | 63 | 116 | 9 | 45 | 54 | 106 | 0 | .233 |
| 2024 | CIN | 151 | 533 | 84 | 132 | 15 | 58 | 80 | 125 | 13 | .247 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/28 | @  |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/27 | @ |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/26 | @ |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9/25 | @  |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/24 | @ |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/23 | @ |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/21 | vs  |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
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| 3/26 | @  |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/28 | @ |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/29 | @ |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/30 | vs  |
4:10 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/01 | vs |
7:40 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/02 | vs |
7:40 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/03 | vs  |
7:40 PM | Not Announced Yet |