Jonathan India's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 0'' , 200 lbs
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Birthdate12/15/1996 (28)
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CollegeFlorida
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusInactive
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that infielder Jonathan India (foot) won't play in Cactus League games until around March 7 or 8. India cannot reinjure his foot, but the Reds are building him back up in a controlled workload. India will be taking live batting practice, where the Reds can control his baserunning. The 27-year-old former National League Rookie of the Year recently had a setback with the plantar fasciitis in his left foot, so the team is going to play it safe with him so that he'll be ready for Opening Day in late March. Still, it's not a good sign for a player that is expected to have to bounce around at multiple positions, including outfield, to stay in the lineup regularly in 2024. In addition to India, second-year infielder Matt McLain recently had a setback with his oblique injury. If both players are healthy, McLain is expected to be the primary second baseman after impressing in his rookie season.
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) didn't get a chance to work in the outfield this offseason as much as the Reds expected because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot, an injury that landed him on the injured list last summer and popped back up in the offseason. He was able to take batting practice and field ground balls on Tuesday at camp, but he's still going through a ramp-up program. "He said the foot feels fine and he feels no pain," general manager Brad Meador said. "It's just about building up endurance." The 27-year-old missed almost two months in 2023 due to the injury, so hearing that he's still not completely over the injury is bad news for a player whose fantasy value was already on the decline. In order to continue getting regular at-bats in 2024, India is going to have to move around defensively with youngster Matt McLain likely to see most of the playing time at the keystone.
The Cincinnati Reds and second baseman Jonathan India agreed to a two-year deal to avoid salary arbitration on Friday. India will earn $3.8 million in 2024 and $5 million in 2025 and can also earn escalators in the second year based on plate appearances or games started up to an additional $2.05 million. This was the 27-year-old first year of arbitration eligibility after he hit .244/.338/.407 with 17 home runs and 14 stolen bases for the Reds in 119 games in 2023. The former National League Rookie of the Year is going to have to move around (possibly to the outfield) in order to keep playing consistently in 2024 given the team's abundance of infield options. India could also be traded before the deadline in August.
The Cincinnati Reds have so much infield depth entering the 2024 season that it's going to take some creativity to rotate six infielders among four positions and designated hitter. It could include second baseman Jonathan India playing in unfamiliar spots, such as first base or left field. "He just wants to be on the field and in the lineup as much as possible. Obviously as a second baseman, but depending on how things shake out, to be able to get him on the field as much as he wants to be and as much as I want him to be, there may be other positions that he'll need to play," general manager Nick Krall said. The 27-year-old has only played the keystone in the big leagues with Cincy, but he has experience at third and shortstop from his time in the minors. The former Rookie of the Year could lose playing time if he struggles at the plate or is injured again, so a trade in 2024 might be the best for his fantasy value.