Royals' Jonathan India Exits Spring Training Game with Groin Tightness

Kansas City awaits update on severity of injury as Opening Day approaches.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 2:11pm

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Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India exited Friday's Cactus League game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with right groin tightness. The move was described as precautionary, and the team said they would know more about the severity of the issue on Saturday.

Why it matters

As the regular season draws near, it is crucial for the Royals to closely monitor India's health and the second-base situation, as any significant injury could impact the team's preparations for Opening Day.

The details

India had already doubled and scored before leaving the game early. Manager Matt Quatraro said they wanted to be extra cautious by taking India out, and there was no need to push it.

  • India exited the game on Friday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Jonathan India

Second baseman for the Kansas City Royals.

Matt Quatraro

Manager of the Kansas City Royals.

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What they’re saying

“Jonathan India left tonight's game with right groin tightness and the #Royals should know more tomorrow, manager Matt Quatraro said. Said India felt it tighten up early on and they wanted to be extra cautious by taking him out. No need to push it.”

— Matt Quatraro, Manager (MLB.com)

What’s next

The Royals will provide an update on the severity of Jonathan India's groin tightness on Saturday.

The takeaway

Monitoring player health and injuries is crucial during spring training, as any significant issues could impact a team's preparations for the upcoming regular season.