Cincinnati Reds promote Jonathan India to Dayton Dragons

The Cincinnati Reds promoted 2018 first-round pick Jonathan India from the Billings Mustangs to the Single-A Dayton Dragons on Monday.

India will become the 17th first-round pick to play for the Dragons. He was the fifth overall pick in the first round in June.

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After signing with the Reds in June, India started his season with the Greeneville Reds, a rookie-level team in the Appalachian League. He hit .261 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in 14 games.

The Reds promoted India to Billings, Mont., last week. He went 2-for-8 in three games. He joins 2017 first-round pick, Hunter Greene, on the Dragons roster. In 17 minor-league games, India has played third base 12 times and shortstop five times.

The Dragons are 49-55. They’re 18-18 in the second half and in second place in the Midwest League Eastern Division. They trail Bowling Green by three games.

First look @Reds 2018 1st round draft pick Jonathan India (@jonathan_india) in a Dragons uniform! India has been promoted to Dayton from Billings and is expected to be added to the roster for tonight's 7:00pm game at Fifth Third Field. pic.twitter.com/GsFqYzoxAH
— Dayton Dragons (@DragonsBaseball) July 30, 2018

Jonathan India is the 17th @Reds 1st round pick to play for the Dragons. Get to know the newest Dragon: https://t.co/BiDtQtz8S2 pic.twitter.com/POXbZLgBL2
— Dayton Dragons (@DragonsBaseball) July 30, 2018