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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jonathan India, 29-year-old Kansas City Royals second baseman, underwent left labrum surgery on April 28, 2026, after playing with chronic shoulder subluxations for five years since his MLB debut with Cincinnati in 2021. A routine dive against Cleveland on April 7 was the final straw, leaving him unable to swing. He was placed on the 10-day IL on April 20 and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season. India will become a free agent after this season.
Strengths
- + Addressed chronic injury that plagued entire career
- + Surgery performed to prevent long-term damage
- + Demonstrated toughness and durability playing through pain for 5 years
- + Young enough at 29 to make full recovery with proper rehabilitation
Weaknesses
- - Out for entire 2026 season following April 28 surgery
- - Chronic shoulder subluxations compromised defensive ability and swing mechanics
- - Injury worsened significantly in early 2026 season
- - Becomes free agent after season, uncertain future with organization
- - Five-year delay in addressing injury may have caused additional structural damage
- - Recovery timeline for labrum surgery typically 6+ months
Injury Status: IL-60
About
Jonathan India is a second baseman for the Kansas City Royals.
Player Overview
Position
2B
Team
Kansas City Royals