Former Reds Rookie of the Year vents frustration with organization

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India is tired of the organization's stagnation, and he called for some changes to try to contend in 2025.

In an interview with Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer, India expressed his frustration at the organization over another losing season. The second baseman said the team must move to transform itself from a team flirting with the .500 mark into an actual contender.

“We’re tired of losing,” India said. “It’s the same thing every year here. We just float around .500 and try to make the push, but we just don’t have enough. We need to make a move. I know what it is, but I just want to say it to the media.”

The Reds went 83-79 when India won NL Rookie of the Year in 2021 and 82-80 in 2023. They lost 100 games in 2022 and are set for a losing season in 2024, albeit one in which they will avoid 90 losses. In other words, they have, by and large, been a .500 team since India made his debut and have yet to show themselves capable of taking the next step.

The team has already made one significant change this week. More are likely, but this franchise has been reluctant to spend big money, which may disappoint India.