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Royals' Jonathan India: Getting green light to start Monday
Jonathan India (head) will start at third base and bat leadoff in Monday's game against the Brewers.India's availability for the series opener in Milwaukee was in some question after he was removed from Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Guardians after being struck on the helmet by a pitch in the ninth inning, but his early exit looks to have been precautionary. He apparently passed all follow-up testing and should be ready to handle an everyday role during the Kansas City Royals' upcoming six-game week.
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Royals' Jonathan India: Hit in head by pitch
Jonathan India (head) was hit in the head by a pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning of Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Guardians, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.India was struck by a 98.9 mph cutter from Cleveland's closer Emmanuel Clase, which collided with his helmet and face. The infielder was replaced at first base by MJ Melendez, bringing India's day to an end after he went 1-for-3 with a walk, the hit-by-pitch and a run scored in the contest. More information on India's status will likely be provided in the near future.
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Royals' Jonathan India: Reaches base three times in victory
Jonathan India went 2-for-3 with a run and walk in a 4-3 win over Cleveland on Saturday.India was brought aboard over the winter to provide some strong on-base skills for the Kansas City lineup and holds a career on-base percentage of .352. He scored his team's first run of the game in the bottom of the fourth when he came across home after a Salvador Perez single. India figures to be the everyday leadoff hitter for Kansas City and has played both third base and left field in the early going. By trade, he is a second baseman as well. His positional versatility should come in handy as the season progresses.
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Royals' Jonathan India: Gets start at third base
Jonathan India started at third base and hit leadoff while going 0-for-5 in Thursday's 7-4 loss to Cleveland. He later moved to left field.India will serve as Kansas City's leadoff hitter this season. He'll split playing time between third base and left field and could also be used at second base. India had never fielded a position other than second base at the major-league level, though he served primarily as a third baseman in the minors back in 2019.
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Royals' Jonathan India: In left field for Cactus opener
Jonathan India is starting in left field and batting leadoff Friday versus the Rangers in the Kansas City Royals' Cactus League opener.It was known that India would be getting reps in the outfield during camp, but it's interesting that his first start this spring is in left field. India has never played anywhere other than second base at the major-league level, and the keystone could still be his primary position this season. However, India getting starts in left field opens up second base for Michael Massey, who will start at that position Friday.
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Royals' Jonathan India: To get reps in outfield
Jonathan India (ankle) said Saturday that he has talked with the Kansas City Royals about playing third base and left field in addition to second base, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.India has never fielded a position other than second base at the major-league level, though he served primarily as a third baseman in the minors back in 2019. Left field, on the other hand, will be a completely new experience for the 28-year-old, but he cited his athleticism as a reason to believe he'll succeed in the new role. The Royals will likely start India in left field several times during spring training, though it's unclear how often he will venture away from the keystone once the regular season begins.
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Royals' Jonathan India: Dealt to KC
The Kansas City Royals acquired Jonathan India (ankle) and Joey Wiemer in exchange for Brady Singer on Friday.India enjoyed a strong 2024 season with the Reds while serving as their primary second baseman. However, with Matt McLain and Christian Encarnacion-Strand back from injury, there was a projected playing time squeeze along Cincinnati's infield. India should immediately slot into the starting second base job with the Royals ahead of Michael Massey, and he could hit near the top of the order given his career .352 OBP.
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Reds' Jonathan India: Gets cleanup surgery on ankle
Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall said Tuesday that Jonathan India had surgery to "clean up" his ankle after the season ended, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.India's procedure is considered a minor one that will allow him to have a normal offseason and be ready for spring training. Nonetheless, the Reds have a number of underlying issues in the infield heading into 2025, including where to deploy India upon the return of Matt McLain, who missed the entire 2024 season after undergoing shoulder surgery and then suffering a stress reaction to his rib cage.
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Reds' Jonathan India: Logs two hits in return
Jonathan India started at second base and went 2-for-3 in Friday's 1-0 loss to the Cubs.India returned to the lineup after missing one game due to a head injury. He was back in his normal roles as Cincinnati's second baseman and leadoff batter.
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Reds' Jonathan India: Returning to Cincinnati lineup
Jonathan India (head) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Friday's game versus the Cubs.India had to exit Tuesday's contest against the Guardians after being hit in the head by a pitch and did not play Wednesday. However, he cleared concussion protocol and is ready to roll after the Cincinnati Reds' team off day Thursday.