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Jonathan India is the 2nd base solution the Red Sox need
Jonathan India is on the block, and the Red Sox need to take a close look at him
By Jack Lindsay | Nov 8, 2023
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The Red Sox have not had a legitimate option at second base since Dustin Pedroia’s 2017 season. Jonathan India can fill that gap for the Red Sox if Craig Breslow is willing to fulfill the promises he made in his opening press conference. It is no secret that the Red Sox need to find consistency and stability in 2024 when it comes to the middle infield.
This past season, Alex Cora tried his best to find the missing piece at second base, running out nine different players at the position (Christian Arroyo, Yu Chang, Kike Hernandez, Enmanuel Valdez, Pablo Reyes, Justin Turner, Luis Urias, David Hamilton, Ceddane Rafaela). That group combined for 16 errors (second highest in MLB), and a 97.7% fielding percentage (28th in MLB).