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Left out of lineup vs. lefty India is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact On the bench for three of the Royals' previous four matchups with right-handed starting pitchers, India's playing time had already been tailing off, but the veteran infielder will now remain out Sunday despite a southpaw (Ryan Weathers) taking the hill for the Yankees. The Royals will go with the left-handed-hitting Michael Massey at second base instead of India, who has mustered a lowly .167/.310/.313 slash line across 58 plate appearances thus far during his second season with Kansas City.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dip in playing time India is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Detroit.

Impact It's the third time over the last four games against right-handed pitching that India has been out of the lineup, as Michael Massey seems to have inched past him as the preferred option at second base. India is hitless over his last five games and is slashing just .175/.340/.325 on the season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup India is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact India has a .184/.340/.342 slash line through 47 plate appearances this year and finds himself on the bench Sunday for the second time in Kansas City's past three games. Michael Massey is picking up another start at the keystone in the series finale versus Chicago.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Friday India is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the White Sox.

Impact India had made six consecutive starts but will get a breather in Friday's series opener. The Royals are going with Michael Massey at second base and in the No. 6 spot in the lineup.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rocchio's RBI single in the 9th gives Guardians 2-1 victory over the Royals

Brayan Rocchio’s single with one out in the ninth inning drove in CJ Kayfus to give the Cleveland Guardians a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Drives in three in win India went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI in Monday's 4-2 win over the Guardians.

Impact India had the biggest swing of the game Monday, knocking in two big insurance runs in the eighth inning with a home run. It was a part of the third multi-hit game of the season for the 29-year-old, who is slashing .250/.344/.464 with two homers, three walks, seven strikeouts and eight RBI on the season. With his two home runs in nine games, India is on pace to shatter the nine home runs he had in 136 games in 2025.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jensen and India back Wacha with homers and propel Royals to 4-2 victory over Guardians

Carter Jensen and Jonathan India homered, Michael Wacha allowed one run in seven innings and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-2

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Sitting out Game 1 India isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Impact India will take a seat in the dugout to begin Saturday's twin bill after going 3-for-12 with a homer, five RBI and two runs scored during Kansas City's previous series against the Twins. Nick Loftin will start at the keystone instead and bat eighth.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Getting day off Friday India is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers.

Impact It's a routine day off for India, who has now started five of the first seven contests at second base this season. Nick Loftin is handling the keystone and batting eighth in Friday's series opener.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Jonathan India belts slam as Royals outslug Twins Deadspin | Jonathan India belts slam as Royals outslug Twins

APRIL 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Delivers grand slam in win India went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 13-9 win over the Twins.

Impact India went 1-for-10 over his first three games of the season. He delivered the biggest hit in this contest with a sixth-inning slam to put the Royals ahead 12-1, runs that ended up being valuable after the Twins made a late surge. India had just nine homers over 136 regular-season games in 2025, and his .669 OPS last year was a career low. He's still hitting just .200 (3-for-15) with four strikeouts over four contests this season, but India is seeing a starting role at second base over utility man Nick Loftin while Michael Massey (calf) is on the mend.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan India hits grand slam and Kyle Isbel goes 4 for 4 as Royals outslug Twins 13-9 in rain

Jonathan India hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, powering the Kansas City Royals to a 13-9 victory over Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Taking seat Sunday India is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Nick Loftin will step in at the keystone in place of India, who will rest after going 0-for-7 with a walk and three strikeouts while starting in both of the Royals' first two games of the season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

MLB wives can't get over Jonathan India's spouse Danielle's stunning equestrian display at Wellington International Since making his big league debut in 2021, Jonathan India has established himself as a consistent performer at the top level.

MARCH 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Back in lineup Tuesday India (groin) is back in action at the top of the Royals order for Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers.

Impact India was removed from Friday's Cactus League game versus the Diamondbacks due to right groin tightness. He then received a few days off to rest as a precautionary measure. There was not much concern for the second baseman's injury, but rather ensuring he will be available for Opening Day.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Resting with groin injury India (groin) will receive a few days off as a precautionary measure, MLB.com reports.

Impact India left Friday's Cactus League game due to right groin tightness but reportedly felt fine Saturday. He's been cleared for activity, though the Royals will err on the side of caution and hold the second baseman out of Sunday's contest before an off day Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. This development helps ease concerns about India's availability for Opening Day, as the 29-year-old will look to carry a strong spring at the plate into a bounce-back 2026 campaign after a lackluster 2025 in which he slashed .233/.323/.346 with 29 doubles, nine homers and 45 RBI across 136 games.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with groin injury India was removed from Friday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks due to right groin tightness.

Impact India went 1-for-1 with a double and a run scored before being removed in the third inning. He'll undergo further tests and the Royals should have an update in the coming days, but the timing of the injury puts India in jeopardy of being sidelined for Opening Day. Michael Massey is nursing a low-grade calf strain, but assuming he recovers over the next couple of weeks, he would be a top candidate to start at second base if India were to miss time, though Maikel Garcia and Nick Loftin could also see some reps at the keystone.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts bomb in spring win India went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Reds.

Impact India opened the scoring, driving a Nick Lodolo sinker over the left-field fence to lead off the bottom of the first inning. The second baseman has put together a strong showing at the dish so far in Cactus League play, going 4-for-13 with two extra-base hits, three RBI and five walks through seven appearances. India is looking to bounce back from a lackluster first season with the Royals in 2025, when he slashed .233/.323/.346 with 29 doubles, nine homers and 45 RBI across 136 games.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

India ditches locks, returns to his roots in offseason reset SURPRISE, Ariz. – One morning in December, Jonathan India woke up and decided it was time for a new look. The signature, shoulder-length loc...

FEBRUARY 19 • MLB.COM

Royals interested in trade with Cardinals for potential Jonathan India replacement | Sporting News Kansas City has interest in a new second baseman.

JANUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

After difficult KC debut, Royals bullish on India's rebound KANSAS CITY -- When the Royals acquired Jonathan India last offseason, they touted him as an on-base hitter who could spark the lineup at th...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • MLB.COM

Will stick to second base in 2026 The Royals plan to keep India at second base in 2026 rather than playing him at multiple positions, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' Jonathan India gets $8 million contract update on non-tender deadline day | Sporting News Kansas City figured this one out.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Royals bring back Jonathan India in surprise move after non-tender buzz | Sporting News Kristie Ackert

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Royals Taking Major Risk With $8 Million Guarantee For Jonathan India The Kansas City Royals believe in second chances. Jonathan India's first season with the Royals was borderline catastrophic, his worst out o...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • SI.COM

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Rocchio's RBI single in the 9th gives Guardians 2-1 victory over the Royals

Jensen and India back Wacha with homers and propel Royals to 4-2 victory over Guardians

Jonathan India hits grand slam and Kyle Isbel goes 4 for 4 as Royals outslug Twins 13-9 in rain