Royals' India on IL, Loftin Recalled

0:00It's April 21st. This is MLB News, today driven by AI following the season in real-time. Worlds just placed in-fielder Jonathan India on the 10-day injured list with a left-shoulder subluxation, retroactive to April 19th. They recalled Nick Lofton from the minors to fill the gap a second base. This marks the second time India's dealt with this exact shoulder problem. Last June 13th, he dove for a grounder and tweaked it bad, missing some games, but skipping the full injured list stint. His bats been cold ever since, dipping to a rough 167 average this season. Fans in the front-off is hoped for a revival after grabbing him from the reds before last year. He posted solid numbers there from 2021 to 2024, but 2025 was a bust and this $8 million deal. Hasn't sparked him yet. India got an injection for the shoulder and plans to see another doctor this week, so next steps stay foggy. At second, expect Michael Massey and Lofton to split time, though Massey

1:01slashing just 174 since his calf recovery and Lofton's career. Line sits at 220. Royals sit at 7 and 15, dead last with the meds in the major's weakest offence. Getting India healthy could steady the ship before they sink deeper.