Overview
- India, who had shoulder surgery Tuesday, is expected to move from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day list with his season now over.
- He first went on the IL on April 20 with a left-shoulder subluxation, received an injection, then sought a second opinion that led to the operation.
- Manager Matt Quatraro said the shoulder had grown too unstable for India to perform, so surgery was the best step for his long-term career.
- The Royals plan to cover second base with Michael Massey and Nick Loftin, and both players offer flexibility to fill other positions as needed.
- The setback arrives as India approaches free agency after this season, following a slow 2026 start (.167/.310/.313 in 17 games) and his 2025 trade from Cincinnati for pitcher Brady Singer.