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India preparing to play anywhere and everywhere GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Jonathan India was often bruised and banged up throughout his three years as the Reds' second baseman. But India always t...

FEBRUARY 22 • MLB.COM

Reds' Jonathan India agrees to two-year deal, avoids arbitration Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India agreed to a two-year, $8.8 million contract on Friday to avoid an upcoming arbitration hearing...

FEBRUARY 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Second baseman Jonathan India and Reds agree to $8.8 million, 2-year contract, avoiding arbitration

Second baseman Jonathan India and the Cincinnati Reds agreed to an $8.8 million, two-year contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing next week for the 2021 NL Rookie of the Year

FEBRUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Agrees to two-year contract India signed a two-year, $8.8 million contract with the Reds on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact He can earn an additional $2.05 million in 2025 in incentives. India had been arbitration-eligible for the first time and will have one additional year of control in 2026. The 27-year-old slashed .244/.338/.407 with 17 home runs and 14 stolen bases over 119 contests for Cincinnati in 2023. India has only played second base to this point in the majors but is expected to be used at multiple positions in 2024.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ask Hal: What are the chances Jonathan India is still with the Reds in 2024? Q: What is your feeling about a player that sits out the final game of the season in order to win a batting title? — DAVE, Miamisburg/Center...

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

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

Impact India is 7-for-18 with three doubles and a homer over his past five games, but he'll head to the bench for Sunday's series finale. The 26-year-old enjoyed a modest rebound in 2023 with 17 homers, 14 steals, 61 RBI and a .745 OPS in 119 games.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another multi-hit game India went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two RBI and two additional runs scored in Friday's 19-2 win over the Cardinals.

Impact India was one of the six members of the Reds' starting lineup to go deep in the win, which kept Cincinnati alive in the playoff hunt. He singled and scored in the first inning then launched a two-run home run in the second. The second baseman scored a third run after being hit by a pitch in the fourth. After going 5-for-42 over the first 11 games since being activated off the injured list, India logged a third multi-hit effort over the last four games, during which he's scored seven runs.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles, scores twice in loss India went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Cleveland.

Impact India doubled and scored in the sixth inning, then doubled in a run and scored in the eighth, as the Reds attempted comeback fell short. It was stinging loss for Cincinnati, which missed a chance to gain ground on the Cubs for the final wild card spot. India has batted .173 over 14 games since coming off the injured list, but he's shown recent life, going 5-for-14 with five walks, three doubles and four runs scored over the last four contests.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On base four times in win India went 2-for-2 with one double, two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Pirates.

Impact India reached base in all four plate appearances Sunday and scored the game-winning run in a game the Reds desperately needed to win. Since being reinstated from the IL on Sept. 10 following a bout with plantar fasciitis, India had only five hits in his previous 42 at-bats going into Sunday's game. Over 509 plate appearances, India's now slashing .242/.334/.400 with 16 home runs, 58 RBI, 73 runs and 13 stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steps out of lineup India is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact India started all six games since he returned from the injured list last weekend, and he'll take a seat Sunday after he went 4-for-24 with two homers and five RBI. Spencer Steer will start at second base and bat leadoff for Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan India's tie-breaking home run sends Reds over Mets Jonathan India snapped a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer Friday night for the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who earned a pivotal 5-3 win...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reds' Jonathan India's 2-run homer sinks Grant Hartwig, Mets in series-opener NEW YORK -- Two rising NL pitchers dueled under lights on the Citi Field mound Friday night. They each gave up big home runs and let their b...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Slugs game-winning homer India went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-3 victory over the Mets.

Impact The clutch two-run shot in the seventh served as the game-winner for the Reds. Despite the homer, India only has three hits in 20 at-bats over the course of five games since returning from a stint on the injured list due to plantar fasciitis. In 108 games played, he's now slashing .246/.331/.411 with 16 home runs, 57 RBI, 70 runs and 13 steals over 414 at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

India homers in 7th to help Reds beat Mets 5-3, keep pace in wild-card race

Jonathan India hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 5-3 on Friday night, another important victory in the tight National Lea...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers and steals bag in return India went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Cardinals.

Impact India sent a long ball over the wall in center on his first at-bat since July 29. He also surprised with a stolen base, which was his first since he had two June 3. The 26-year-old is now slashing .252/.337/.416 with 15 homers, 53 RBI, 69 runs, 13 steals and a 40:92 BB:K in 457 plate appearances this season and should hold a near everyday role as he tries to help the Reds fight for a playoff spot.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds activate Joey Votto, Jonathan India, Hunter Greene The Cincinnati Reds activated first baseman Joey Votto and second baseman Jonathan India from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and right-ha...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Reinstated early, starting Sunday India (foot) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting at second base Sunday against the Cardinals, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was previously expected to make his return from the injured list Tuesday in Detroit after starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Friday, but he'll instead rejoin Cincinnati for Sunday's series finale versus St. Louis. India has been sidelined since late July with plantar fasciitis but should operate as the Reds' primary second baseman down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment India (foot) went 1-for-2 with a walk, a double, two RBI and two runs scored for Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact India kicked off a rehab assignment and was active on the left foot that cost him more than five weeks. Coming back from plantar fasciitis, he started at second base and played six innings. India will get at least another two games with the Bats and could return Tuesday when the Reds begin a three-game set against the Tigers in Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track to return Tuesday India (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact India has been sidelined since late July with left foot plantar fasciitis but has been progressing well of late and is ready to test things out in a game setting. Barring a setback, he is expected to be activated Tuesday ahead of the Reds' series in Detroit. Cincinnati will have some lineup juggling to do once India returns, but the 26-year-old undoubtedly will be starting most days,

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab could begin Friday India (foot) could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Sept. 8, if he continues on a positive path, MLB.com reports.

Impact India's foot is pain free, but the Reds are taking a deliberate approach in building up the infielder to avoid a setback that could end his season prematurely. If he begins the rehab assignment as hoped for Sept. 8, then a return to the majors Sept. 12 is possible.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Approaching rehab assignment Reds manager David Bell said Sunday that India (foot) could begin a rehab assignment within the next week, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact India, who has been on the 10-day injured list since July 30 with left foot plantar fasciitis, began a running progression Monday at the Reds' complex in Arizona and looks to be making good progress in his recovery. Bell suggested that India would likely need at least three rehab games before being activated from the IL, so the 26-year-old probably won't be ready to return to the Cincinnati lineup until early next week at the soonest.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to run India (foot) traveled to the Reds' training complex in Goodyear (Ariz.) where he was slated to begin running on an anti-gravity treadmill Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact The treadmill would enable India to resume running without putting pressure on the foot. The infielder is also scheduled for another MRI to determine the status of his left foot plantar fasciitis. India received positive news from a specialist Tuesday and could return early September, if he suffers no setbacks.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hears positive news India had his foot examined Tuesday by a specialist, who reported good progress in the plantar fascia area, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact India, who said he feels no pain in the foot, took batting practice prior to Tuesday's game against the Angels. "We'll see how I feel running and go from there," India said. "I feel good. All I can do is go based off of how I feel." The second baseman was shut down less than two weeks ago after a setback in the initial stages of rehab. The positive news suggests India can return sometime around the beginning of September, if he remains pain free and whether a minor league rehab assignment is required. Neither the player nor the team are setting a timeline.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upset by original diagnosis India (foot) expressed dismay at how the Reds originally assessed his plantar fasciitis injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact At issue for India is how long the team had him abstain from running. At the time of his injury in late July, the club prescribed a week of inactivity. India began rehab work and suffered a setback, prompting a second MRI from a doctor in Los Angeles, which revealed a more significant tear. The doctor said India should have taken two weeks off before beginning rehab. The infielder, who was scratched from a start July 29 then added to the injured list, was shut down for two weeks as of last Friday and feels would have been back had he been initially shut down for two weeks.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down for two weeks India (foot) will receive a second opinion on his left foot and has been shut down from winning for at least two weeks, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact India has reportedly been feeling pain while running, so the Reds will pause his rehab until late August, meaning his return to the lineup will likely have to wait until September. The 26-year-old second baseman was slashing .251/.336/.409 across 453 plate appearances prior to getting injured in late July.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE