Jonathan India of the Cincinnati Reds is reportedly on the verge of leaving the team as the MLB trade deadline draws near. According to a recent revelation by Jon Morosi of MLB Network, India has ties to both the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees. Both teams would benefit greatly from the relocation as they have had difficulty lately. What steps would the teams need to take to reach India?
Jonathan India might be the best fit for the Yankees at the MLB trade deadline. The 27-year-old is a terrific defensive second baseman who also smacks balls well when batting leadoff. India has made just two mistakes in 84 games this year at second base. With 97 games at second, Gleyber Torres has made a league-high 12 mistakes. None more so than Torres, the infield defense surrounding the diamond has been a challenge.
A contact-first bat would put the Yankees back in the running for the World Series on the offensive end. They have gone through four leadoff hitters in a row, but they are still having trouble with that issue. When he bats first, India has an on-base percentage of.376, which is impressive.
The Yankees’ sole sticking point would be cost. The Reds will try to bolster their already excellent prospect pool if they decide to move the former rookie of the year. Spencer Jones, the Yankees’ second-ranked prospect, would be included in this trade. According to a recent report by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Jones and Jasson Dominguez, a prized Yankees prospect, are “not entirely off the table” at the MLB trade deadline. Trading one of those pieces for India would be a terrific idea.
At the MLB trading deadline, Mariners add
The record for the fewest days needed to give up a 10-game division lead was broken by the Seattle Mariners. They concluded that by dropping their final two games against the Houston Astros at home. In order to continue in the AL West battle, they need to add impact batters to their lineup and designated Ty France for assignment.
With a batting average of.271, Jonathan India presently leads all Mariners players in batting average. Adding India will help Seattle’s offense, which has been a problem. Jorge Polanco, their second baseman right now, is still a useful bench piece despite having played shortstop and third base in his career.
With more elite players than the Yankees, the Mariners have the ability to completely ruin their deal. Additionally, the Luis Castillo deal in 2022 brought these two teams together. The Reds will sign a youngster who can eventually fill that position because they need outfield assistance.
The Reds’ choice of Jonathan India
It is ultimately up to the Reds to decide whether or not to trade India. They are four games out of the Wild Card going into Thursday’s play and are still fighting through an injury-plagued season. The Reds’ abundance of infield assistance is their value. Sal Stewart, Cam Collier, and Edwin Arroyo are all excellent possibilities who could soon bolster the infield. India should be traded while his worth is at its maximum.
