Jonathan India's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India will take a seat on the bench for Monday's series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. India has been in a bit of a slump at the plate over the past few weeks, hitting just .109 with one home run, two doubles, and one RBI since July 24. The day off will allow the 27-year-old to reset amid his slump. Spencer Steer will lead off and play second base in his place, while Will Benson, TJ Friedl, and Jake Fraley will occupy the three outfield spots on Monday. India should be back in the lineup for Tuesday's contest.

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-3 with a home run and a walk on Saturday afternoon. The infielder launched a solo shot in the third inning and a single later in the fifth. Entering this game, the 27-year-old was riding a poor .149/.281/.191 line without a long ball and only two extra-base hits. Hopefully, this multi-hit effort can get the Florida product back on track. Across 102 games this season, India carries a .262/.366/.406 line with a .355 xwOBA and .281 xBA which suggest his numbers could continue to climb in the second half. India remains a solid option at middle infield as he is typically found leading off for the Reds.

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India's trade value is increasing because of his own performance and the needs of suitors like the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. India has a .376 OBP when batting leadoff this season, and the Yankees have a .277 OBP in the leadoff spot, so it's a glaring need for them. Due to the struggles of J.P Crawford atop Seattle's lineup, the Mariners are also expressing interest in India's services. The 27-year-old former National League Rookie of the Year's fantasy value could benefit by a move to the Bronx, where he would likely slot in ahead of American League MVP candidates Juan Soto and Aaron Judge in New York's lineup, but he'd be leaving the hitter-friendly dimensions of the Great American Ball Park, where he's slashing .281/.383/.456 in 47 games this year.

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (knee) is starting on Sunday afternoon at second base and will bat in the leadoff spot. The 27-year-old left Saturday's game early after suffering a left knee contusion. This is a great sign, as India appears to have avoided a significant injury. India has enjoyed a power surge through the first half of the month, launching three long balls and two doubles with a strong .512 SLG. India also entered Saturday with a three-game hit streak. He has a great matchup today against Miami southpaw Trevor Rogers, who has posted a 4.40 ERA and 1.81 across his previous three starts and is worth a look in all DFS formats.

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India left Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins early with what the team announced as a left knee contusion. India was replaced by Santiago Espinal in the top of the fourth after being involved in a collision during a slide earlier in the game. The 27-year-old was also scratched from Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies with the same injury, placing further concern on India re-aggravating the injury. With the All-Star break right around the corner, fantasy managers should expect India to get some rest tomorrow to prepare for their first game of the second half next Friday against the Washington Nationals. Expect Espinal to start at second base on Sunday while Noelvi Marte should slide into the DH role against Marlins starter Trevor Rogers.