The Cincinnati Reds and Jonathan India reached an agreement on a new contract, thereby avoiding arbitration for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Mark Sheldon of Reds.
com reported that India agreed to a 2-year deal with the club, earning $3,800,000 in 2024 and $5,000,000 in 2025, with the potential to earn up to an additional $2,050,000 through performance bonuses in the second year.
Jonathan India’s arbitration number had been projected to be $3,700,000 by MLB Trade Rumors, which closely aligns with what he agreed to for the upcoming season. However, India had initially filed for arbitration at $4,000,000, while the Reds offered $3,200,000. The final agreement settled closer to India’s request.
Despite ample playing time available for Jonathan India on the Reds, manager David Bell faces the challenge of managing a crowded infield. With several players vying for playing time, including Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Jeimer Candelario, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and Noelvi Marte, Bell will need to rotate positions and utilize the designated hitter frequently to ensure all players, including India, receive sufficient plate appearances.
In 2021, Jonathan India earned the National League Rookie of the Year Award with impressive statistics, including a .269 batting average, .376 on-base percentage, .459 slugging percentage, 21 home runs, 12 steals, and 71 walks.
However, he struggled to replicate this success in the subsequent seasons, posting a .246/.333/.394 line with 83 walks. Despite playing through multiple injuries during these campaigns, India’s performance declined, and he fell short of his rookie season’s standards.
Throughout the offseason, India had been the subject of trade rumors, reflecting his status as a valuable player for the Reds.
The Cincinnati Reds and Jonathan India reached an agreement on a new contract, thereby avoiding arbitration for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Mark Sheldon of Reds.com reported that India agreed to a 2-year deal with the club, earning $3,800,000 in 2024 and $5,000,000 in 2025, with the potential to earn up to an additional $2,050,000 through performance bonuses in the second year.
Jonathan India’s arbitration number had been projected to be $3,700,000 by MLB Trade Rumors, which closely aligns with what he agreed to for the upcoming season. However, India had initially filed for arbitration at $4,000,000, while the Reds offered $3,200,000. The final agreement settled closer to India’s request.
Despite ample playing time available for Jonathan India on the Reds, manager David Bell faces the challenge of managing a crowded infield. With several players vying for playing time, including Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Jeimer Candelario, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and Noelvi Marte, Bell will need to rotate positions and utilize the designated hitter frequently to ensure all players, including India, receive sufficient plate appearances.
In 2021, Jonathan India earned the National League Rookie of the Year Award with impressive statistics, including a .269 batting average, .376 on-base percentage, .459 slugging percentage, 21 home runs, 12 steals, and 71 walks. However, he struggled to replicate this success in the subsequent seasons, posting a .246/.333/.394 line with 83 walks. Despite playing through multiple injuries during these campaigns, India’s performance declined, and he fell short of his rookie season’s standards.
However, the team ultimately decided to retain him, either due to an inability to secure what they deemed fair value or because they saw keeping him as a more viable option for the time being. The clarity provided by knowing his salary for both 2024 and 2025 may aid the Reds in planning their roster, and it could also enhance India’s trade value by offering other teams cost certainty.
