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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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

India, Royals avoid arbitration with 1-year contract Jonathan India and the Royals have agreed to a contract for 2026 to avoid arbitration, the club announced on Friday. The deal is worth $8 mi...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Settles with Royals at $8 million The Royals and India avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $8 million contract, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact India was seen as a non-tender candidate after he slashed a disappointing .233/.323/.346 over 136 games in his first year in Kansas City, but the Royals ultimately decided to bring him back in his final year of arbitration eligibility. Slated to turn 29 next month, India played second base, third base and left field for the Royals in 2025 and could bounce around to different positions for them again in 2026.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals predicted to upgrade from Jonathan India by trading for $5.4 million All-Star, Gold Glove | Sporting News This would be a significant upgrade at second for the Royals.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lifts three-run homer India went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Athletics.

Impact India's fourth-inning blast off Mason Barnett opened the scoring, but it was all the Royals could produce. India had gone over a month without a homer, batting just .203 (13-for-64) over 21 contests between long balls while missing time due to a wrist injury in that span. He's now at a .234/.324/.347 slash line with nine homers, 45 RBI, 63 runs scored, 29 doubles and no stolen bases over 135 contests. India held a starting role for much of the season but has slipped into a timeshare with Michael Massey and Adam Frazier in September.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Langeliers hits walk-off double, Wilson has 3 RBIs as Athletics beat Royals 4-3

Shea Langeliers hit a walk-off RBI double in the ninth inning, Jacob Wilson drove in three runs and the Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Ward homers, Jansen earns 475th save as Angels avoid sweep with 3-2 win over Royals

Taylor Ward homered, Kenley Jansen earned his 475th career save and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to avoid a series sweep

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Losing work to Massey India isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Saturday marks the fourth consecutive game that will begin with Michael Massey at the keystone and India on the bench. India has still appeared in two of the Royals' last three contests, though it seems his time as the regular second baseman in Kansas City has come to an end.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out third straight India is out of the lineup for Friday's contest against the Blue Jays.

Impact After starting six of the first seven games upon his return from the injured list, India has now been on the bench for three games in a row. Michael Massey is getting a second straight start at second base for the Royals.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out third straight India is out of the lineup for Friday's contest against the Blue Jays.

Impact After starting six of the first save games upon his return from the injured list, India has now been on the bench for three games in a row. Michael Massey is getting a second straight start at second base for the Royals.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Thursday India is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Mariners.

Impact It's the second straight day India has been out of the lineup. On Thursday it will be Michael Massey at second base and batting ninth for the Royals.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Royals' lineup India is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Mariners.

Impact India has now started six of eight games since returning from the injured list, going 6-for-21 with two doubles over that time. The Royals will go with Adam Frazier at second base Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday India is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.

Impact India made three straight starts after being activated from the injured list Tuesday, and he'll get a breather Friday. The second baseman went 3-for-10 with six strikeouts during those three starts. Michael Massey will play the keystone and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Langeliers hits walk-off double, Wilson has 3 RBIs as Athletics beat Royals 4-3

Ward homers, Jansen earns 475th save as Angels avoid sweep with 3-2 win over Royals