{"id":2010541,"date":"2025-09-10T03:08:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T03:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2010541"},"modified":"2025-09-10T03:08:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T03:08:11","slug":"jonathan-india-returns-from-il-as-royals-make-wild-card-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/jonathan-india-returns-from-il-as-royals-make-wild-card-push\/","title":{"rendered":"Jonathan India returns from IL as Royals make Wild Card push"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>The post <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/mlb\/kansas-city-royals\/royals-news-jonathan-india-returns-il-wild-card-push\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jonathan India returns from IL as Royals make Wild Card push;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jonathan India returns from IL as Royals make Wild Card push<\/a> appeared first on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/x-moves-mystics-must-2025-202739131.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:ClutchPoints;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With their 73-71 record, the Kansas City <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/why-royals-clinch-al-wild-194831450.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Royals are only three game out of the final American League Wild Card spot;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Royals are only three game out of the final American League Wild Card spot<\/a>. And now, a crucial member of the lineup is set to make his return to the diamond.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>The Royals <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Royals\/status\/1965520179326226441\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:have activated;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">have activated<\/a> Jonathan India from the injured list, the team announced. In turn, Michael Wacha has been placed on the seven-day IL with a concussion.<\/p>\n<p>India was originally placed on the IL with a wrist sprain in early September. It didn\u2019t take long for him to get over his ailment. When the Royals take on the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, India will be at designated hitter, batting seventh.<\/p>\n<p>Kansas City will certainly welcome the return as they look for a bit of a jolt in their offense. However, India will need to show a bit of improvement now that he is past his injury.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><b>Jonathan India\u2019s debut with Royals\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Matt Marton-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/mlb\/cincinnati-reds\/mlb-news-reds-royals-swing-brady-singer-jonathan-india-trade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Royals acquired India in a trade;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Royals acquired India in a trade<\/a> from the Cincinnati Reds prior to the season. They were willing to spend from their pitching depth in an effort to acquire a potent bat. So far, India hasn\u2019t fully lived up to those expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Through his first 124 games with the team, the utility man is hitting .232 with eight home runs and 41 RBIs. After racking up back-to-back seasons of double digit stolen bases, India has yet to swipe a bag in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019ll certainly play a role in how Kansas City decides to approach his future. But India will still have a major role heading into the stretch run. In 2025 alone, he has played both second and third base alongside left field. Being able to move him around defensively opens up how the Royals configure their lineup.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s going to take quite the effort for Kansas City to strongarm their way into the playoffs. India won\u2019t do it alone. But if nothing else, he gives the Royals another intriguing option in their lineup as they finish out their regular season.<\/p>\n<p><em>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/bobby-witt-jr-back-injury-233540676.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bobby Witt Jr.\u2019s back injury receives update before Twins clash;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Bobby Witt Jr.\u2019s back injury receives update before Twins clash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/royals-star-close-beginning-rehab-235339043.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Royals All-Star close to beginning rehab assignment;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Royals All-Star close to beginning rehab assignment<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source sports.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The post Jonathan India returns from IL as Royals make Wild Card push appeared first on ClutchPoints. With their 73-71 record, the Kansas City Royals are only three game out of the final American League Wild Card spot. And now, a crucial member of the lineup is set to make his return to the diamond. 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