Why Royals’ Jonathan India exited spring training game vs. Diamondbacks

Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India exited Friday’s Cactus League game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with right groin tightness, creating a late spring training health concern as Opening Day approaches. India had already doubled and scored before leaving the game early, and the club quickly treated the move as precautionary. As the regular season draws near, it is crucial to closely monitor the Royals’ second-base situation as they assess the severity of the issue. The update surfaced in a post on X, formerly Twitter, by MLB.com’s Anne Rogers, who relayed manager Matt Quatraro’s explanation following the game.

“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.”

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.

— Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) March 14, 2026

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