Agree with your analysis of the Reds defense.
They’re missing 2 of their best defenders McLain & Friedl, Benson is out of position playing CF. Candelario is terrible at 3B, CES/Steer aren’t good defenders at 1B/LF respectively.
India is not good at 2B. Injuries have destroyed their defensive potential this year, even Marte, while not a good defender is better than Candelario. The season-ending injury to Arroyo, who is a plus IF defender keeps them from getting any real help from down below.
It will improve some when they get Friedl back in May and Marte in July, but this will still be an average to below average defensive team the second-half of the season.