Jonathan India Secures 2-Year, $8.8 Million Deal with Reds, Avoiding Arbitration

The contract includes performance-based escalators that could increase India's 2025 salary by up to $2.05 million.

Jonathan India and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed on a two-year contract extension worth $8.8 million, avoiding arbitration.
The deal allows India to earn additional bonuses based on plate appearances or games started in the second year, potentially raising his 2025 salary by up to $2.05 million.
India, the 2021 NL Rookie of the Year, has been a key player for the Reds, with a career batting average of .255, 48 home runs, and 171 RBIs over three seasons.
Despite rumors of a potential trade, India remains an important veteran presence in a young and exciting Reds team.
India's contract extension reflects his value to the team, both on and off the field, as Cincinnati continues to build around its young core.