MLB Rumors: Jonathan India's Trade Value 'Increasing' amid Yankees, Mariners Interest

The trade value of Cincinnati Reds' infielder Jonathan India is reportedly "increasing," according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, due to his "performance and the needs of suitors like the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners."

On the season, India is hitting .271 with eight homers, 40 RBI, 50 runs, nine stolen bases and a .789 OPS.

As Morosi noted, India would help address the Yankees' need for a reliable leadoff hitter. The Reds' infielder is hitting .265 with a .376 on-base percentage in the role, with three homers and 15 RBI.

With the Reds now just 49-53—leaving them fourth in the NL Central, 10 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers, and four games back for the final NL Wild Card berth—they could potentially be sellers ahead of the trade deadline.

There is mixed reporting in that regard, however.

ESPN's Jorge Castillo reported on Wednesday that the Yankees "also have interest in [India], but the Reds aren't expected to make him available unless they drop in the National League Wild Card race over the next week, according to league sources."

India would undoubtedly be an upgrade over Gleyber Torres at second base, who has a .671 OPS this season and has already posted 12 errors.

Seattle, meanwhile, is 53-51 on the season and just one game back of the Houston Astros in the AL West, so adding pieces ahead of the trade deadline to make a playoff push would make sense.

The team's current starter at second base, Jorge Polanco, has been uninspiring at the plate this season, hitting .200 with six homers, 19 RBI and a .583 OPS in 67 games. India would certainly be an upgrade for the Mariners if he's made available.