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Wed Mar 612:15Jonathan India To Make Cactus League Debut Friday
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that second baseman Jonathan India (foot) is on track to make his spring training debut on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. India dealt with plantar fasciitis in his left foot last year and was still bothered by it at the start of spring training, so the Reds have been slow-playing him in hopes that he'll be feeling better by Opening Day on March 28. The 27-year-old's fantasy stock heading into 2024 was already down due to the fact that the Reds plan to use Matt McLain as their primary second baseman, assuming he's healthy. It means that India is going to have to bounce around on the infield and in the outfield in order to find consistent playing time in what is now a pretty stacked Reds roster of position players. The former National League Rookie of the Year isn't guaranteed regular playing time this year.
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Charlie GoldsmithRotoBaller.com
Sat Feb 2412:06Jonathan India Won't Play Until March 7 Or 8
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.
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Charlie GoldsmithRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 1317:17Reds Hope Jonathan India's Foot Issues Are Resolved Soon
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.
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Charlie GoldsmithRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 920:11Reds, Jonathan India Agree To Two-Year Deal To Avoid Arbitration
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.
Source: MLB.com - Mark SheldonRotoBaller.com
Wed Jan 2416:33Jonathan India Could Move Around In 2024
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.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Dec 18 202314:55Jonathan India Being Eyed By Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are targeting Reds second baseman Jonathan India on the trade market. The Blue Jays are rather thin in the infield as third baseman Matt Chapman and second baseman Whit Merrifield both hit the open market this offseason. As it stands, shortstop Bo Bichette and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero are the lone infielders cemented into everyday duty on the dirt for the 2024 campaign. Certainly, India would provide a solid everyday presence at the keystone as he provides a solid combination of power and speed with 17 home runs and 14 stolen bases across 119 appearances with the Reds in 2023. While his overall production has hovered right around the league average over the last two seasons, India owns a career .255 average and a .769 OPS across 372 career games played in three seasons, production that grades out 7% above the league average in that time, as per his 107 wRC+.
Source: Bob ElliottRotoBaller.com
Tue Nov 7 202314:26Jonathan India Garnering Strong Trade Interest
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India is reportedly garnering strong interest on the trade market as multiple teams have inquired to the Reds about his availability. However, it appears the Reds are not motivated to move the 26-year-old who is under team control through the 2026 season. India is coming off of a decent season at the plate as he hit .244 with 17 home runs, 14 stolen bases, and a .745 OPS across 119 games, production that graded out 1% below the league average, as per his 99 wRC+. India's bat has been below league average in each of his last two seasons after erupting for a .269 average with 21 HR, 12 SB, and an .835 OPS across 150 games as a rookie in the 2021 campaign. He figures to begin the 2024 season as the everyday second baseman for the Reds and is a solid power/speed option in fantasy baseball at the second base position.
Source: Jon MorosiRotoBaller.com
Sun Sep 10 202313:06Reds Activate Jonathan India, Joey Votto From IL On Sunday
The Cincinnati Reds reinstated second baseman Jonathan India (foot) and first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) from the injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale versus the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. India has been sidelined since the end of July with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but he is activated a few days earlier than anticipated. The 26-year-old, batting seventh and defending the keystone on Sunday, is slashing a strong .267/.354/.453 with 20 home runs, 77 RBI, and 12 stolen bases in 585 trips to the dish. Votto has been out since Aug. 24 due to left shoulder discomfort, and he returns on time per manager David Bell's expectations. The 39-year-old, who bounces Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the cold corner and hits sixth for this one, is slashing an effective .200/.303/.459 with 13 home runs and 33 RBI in 195 trips to the plate.
Source: Gordon WittenmyerRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 9 202310:32Jonathan India Begins Rehab Work, Set For Tuesday Return
The Cincinnati Reds sent second baseman Jonathan India (foot) for a quick rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Friday. The 26-year-old has been missing since late July due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but he is likely to be activated prior to Tuesday's series opener against the Detroit Tigers if all goes well. Cincy will welcome back India with open arms since infielder Matt McLain (oblique) is also injured. India is slashing a formidable .267/.354/.453 with 20 home runs, 77 RBI, and 12 stolen bases in 585 trips to the dish. Spencer Steer has been holding down the fort at the keystone in the meantime.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 6 202312:18Jonathan India Could Start Rehab Assignment On Friday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) could start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Friday, with a return from the 10-day injured list on Sept. 12 a possibility. India's foot is pain-free, but he's had a deliberate buildup to try and prevent a re-injury of plantar fasciitis in his left foot that would likely end his season prematurely. The Reds could really use India back, especially with rookie infielder Matt McLain (oblique) also currently on the injured list. Until India is able to return, the Reds will continue to roll with Spencer Steer at the keystone. India was having a fine season before his foot injury, hitting .251/.336/.409 with 14 home runs, 52 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 68 runs scored in 394 at-bats.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Sep 3 202318:45Jonathan India Nearing Rehab Assignment
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) could begin a rehab assignment within the next week, according to manager David Bell. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list since July 30 due to plantar fasciitis. The good news is that India progressed to running on Monday. Bell mentioned that India is likely going to need at least three rehab games before returning to the big league roster. That being said, fantasy managers might have to wait a little longer before getting India back. Spencer Steer figures to get more playing time at second base until India is ready to return.
Source: Charlie GoldsmithRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 24 202312:23Jonathan India To Begin Running
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) took batting practice at Angel Stadium on Tuesday and then left to continue working out at the team's spring training complex in Arizona. He was scheduled to start running on an anti-gravity treadmill, which will enable him to not put pressure on his left foot while resuming a running program. India is scheduled for another MRI exam on Thursday. If the 26-year-old is able to avoid another setback with his plantar fasciitis, he should be able to return to the Reds starting lineup for the final month of the regular season in September. When he's ready, he should return to regular duties at the keystone after hitting .251/.336/.409 with 14 home runs, 52 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 68 runs scored in 394 at-bats in 2023 before his injury.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 11 202316:50Jonathan India Suffers Setback, Shut Down For Two Weeks
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) felt pain while running and is getting a second opinion on his injured left foot. As a result, he's been shut down from running for at least two weeks, according to manager David Bell. India will now have an early-to-mid-September return as his likely target. The 26-year-old was expected to return from the injured list earlier this week, but that obviously didn't happen, and now India won't return until next month. It's a tough break for fantasy managers expecting to get India back this week, as he's had a strong season with a .251/.336/.409 slash line and 14 home runs, 52 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 68 runs scored in 394 at-bats. The Reds will likely continue to use rookie Matt McLain at the keystone until India is able to return.
Source: MLB.com - Mark SheldonRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 8 202308:40Jonathan India Will Not Return Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) will not return from the injured list on Tuesday, as the club has scheduled him for some more running and batting practice. According to MLB.com, the plan is for the team to activate the 26-year-old by Friday. Across 103 contests, India is slashing .251/.336/.409 with 14 homers, 68 runs, 52 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. He's been out since the end of July with left-foot plantar fasciitis, but it's a minor ailment that shouldn't slow him down once he's back.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Aug 5 202312:40Jonathan India Expected To Be Activated Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) has increased his baseball activities this week after some rest and is expected to be activated from the injured list when he's eligible to return on Tuesday. India was scratched from the lineup on July 29 with left heel pain and was placed on the IL with left-foot plantar fasciitis. The injury was considered minor, though, so India has a good chance to return and pick up where he left off for the Reds next week. The 26-year-old former National League Rookie of the Year should be rostered in all fantasy leagues in the midst of a bounce-back season for the surprising Reds in 2023. India will be returning to a .251/.336/.409 slash line with 14 home runs, 52 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 68 runs scored in 394 at-bats.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 4 202320:42Jonathan India Expected To Return Early Next Week
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) has resumed baseball activities this week and is expected to return from the injured list early next week, according to manager David Bell. India is dealing with mild plantar fasciitis in his left heel, and he's lining up to miss the minimum time on the 10-day injured list. Rookie Matt McLain has shifted over to second base and should continue playing there for the Reds until India returns next week. India is the Reds' starting second baseman when healthy, and he's having a nice bounce-back year in 2023 by hitting .251 (99-for-394) with 14 home runs, 20 doubles, 52 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 68 runs scored in 103 games. There's no reason why he should be available on the waiver wire due to his injury.
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Charlie GoldsmithRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 3 202312:52Jonathan India Increases Baseball Activities
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (heel) took ground balls on the field on Wednesday as he increased his baseball activities following some rest after he was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to plantar fasciitis in his left heel. The good news is it is believed to be a minor issue, and the Reds are hoping India will miss the minimum amount of time and rejoin the club on Aug. 8, when he's eligible to come off the IL. The 26-year-old former National League Rookie of the Year in 2021 has bounced back in 2023 after a down season in 2021. In his 103 games for the Reds so far this season, he's slashing .251/.336/.409 with 14 home runs, 20 doubles, 52 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 68 runs scored in 453 trips to the plate and 103 games. India should be stashed in most fantasy leagues with his return likely coming next week.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 30 202315:02Jonathan India Forced To 10-Day Injured List On Sunday
The Cincinnati Reds have sent second baseman Jonathan India (foot) to the 10-day injured list due to left foot plantar fasciitis. Outfielder Stuart Fairchild was recalled from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding transaction. It seems the 26-year-old India's MRI from Saturday didn't reveal the most encouraging results, so he'll retreat to the IL to mend his balky foot. It comes at a key juncture for the Reds, who may have been dangling India around in trade talks recently with rumors swirling around his name in that respect since the spring. Matt McLain now figures to operate as Cincy's primary second baseman, pivoting Elly De La Cruz to shortstop while other Reds shuffle around the diamond for however much time India needs to miss. India brings a .251/.336/.409 triple-slash line with 14 home runs, 52 RBI, 12 stolen bases, and 68 runs scored in 394 at-bats to the shelf.
Source: Cincinnati Reds TwitterRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 30 202310:30Jonathan India Heads For MRI On Saturday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (heel) went through an MRI after being out of Saturday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a lingering heel issue. The 26-year-old's left heel soreness has exacerbated recently, so the Reds want to get India's condition sorted out. India has enjoyed a wonderful rebound campaign overall, but has struggled a bit lately while going 3-for-18 in his last five games. The former first-round pick should be considered day-to-day, and it wouldn't be surprising to see India out of Sunday's lineup for the series finale in LA. Stay tuned.
Source: Charlie GoldsmithRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 29 202321:55Jonathan India Dealing With Left Heel Pain
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (heel) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers due to left heel pain. He has started at second base in eight of the last 10 games. It's unclear when India sustained the heel injury; he is considered day-to-day. The 26-year-old is slashing .251/.336/.409 with 14 home runs, 52 RBI, 68 runs, and 12 stolen bases over 453 plate appearances in 2023. India's next chance to return to the lineup will be Sunday for the series finale against the Dodgers. Matt McLain will handle second duties for the Reds while India is sidelined.
Source: Charlie GoldsmithRotoBaller.com
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