India suffered a shoulder subluxation while diving for a ball during Friday’s game and was held out of the starting lineup on Saturday as a precautionary measure. It sounds like he was able to avoid significant injury though and shouldn’t require an extended absence.

India was removed from Friday night’s ballgame due to a shoulder injury that he suffered while diving for a ball behind second base. There have not been any updates yet regarding his status or how long he’ll be sidelined for. Nick Loftin will start in his place at second base on Saturday and could be in line for increased action if India requires an extended absence.

India sustained the injury while diving for a ball behind second base. He remained in the game initially to finish the inning but was subsequently replaced the next time the Royals took the field. Expect him to undergo additional testing to find out exactly what’s going on there. The Royals should have an update on his status before Saturday’s battle against the A’s.

India’s solo shot in the sixth inning — a 415-foot (104.6 mph EV) sol shot off of Max Fried — merely put a Band Aid on a stab wound, trimming the Royals’ deficit to eight runs at 10-2. That would be his only hit in four at-bats on the evening, though he also drew a walk in the ninth inning. Things haven’t gone well in India’s first season with the Royals, slashing a disappointing .248/.332/.335 with just three homers, 18 RBI and zero stolen bases (in three attempts).