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Royals Place Jonathan India on 60-Day IL After Shoulder Surgery

4/29/2026

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Summary

India Shoulder Surgery

The Kansas City Royals said Jonathan India had labral repair surgery on his left shoulder.
India was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 20 (April 19) and will shift to the 60-day IL.
He posted a .167/.310/.313 line with two homers, eight RBIs and eight runs.
Kansas City will have Michael Massey and Nick Loftin get most second-base reps and may promote Josh Rojas or add a free-agent.

Summary

Massey Retained

Michael Massey remains under Kansas City control through 2028; Jonathan India becomes a free agent after 2026.
In 2024, Michael Massey hit .259/.449/.743, posted OPS+ 108 and 1.5 fWAR in 100 games.
The Royals traded Logan Singer for Jonathan India and rotated both players across second, third, left field and bench.
Jonathan India's injury led to Garcia taking leadoff duties while Michael Massey resumed everyday second base.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1969 after Senator Stuart Symington secured an expansion franchise, the Kansas City Royals endured a 30-year championship drought that ended with their 2015 World Series win, the first since 1985. Following a post-championship decline and a 2014-15 playoff resurgence, the 2024 club leveraged depth and early contract planning to return to the postseason.

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India Shoulder Surgery

The Kansas City Royals said Jonathan India had labral repair surgery on his left shoulder.
India was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 20 (April 19) and will shift to the 60-day IL.
He posted a .167/.310/.313 line with two homers, eight RBIs and eight runs.
Kansas City will have Michael Massey and Nick Loftin get most second-base reps and may promote Josh Rojas or add a free-agent.

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