“Jonathan India Secures $8.8M, 2-Year Deal with Reds, Bypassing Arbitration”

Jonathan India and the Cincinnati Reds reached a $8.8 million, two-year deal on Friday, sidestepping an arbitration hearing set for next week. India, the 2021 NL Rookie of the Year, will earn $3.8 million this year and $5 million in 2025. The fifth overall pick in the 2018 draft, India has amassed a .255 batting average, 48 home runs, 171 RBIs, and a .350 on-base percentage over three seasons. This marks India’s first arbitration-eligible year, with his request for a raise from $760,000 to $4 million being met at $3.8 million by the Reds.Aside from India, the Reds face the challenge of finding playing time for several young players, including Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and Noelvi Marte. Additionally, they’ve added infielder Jeimer Candelario through free agency.