Cincinnati Reds Acquire Brady Singer in Trade with Kansas City Royals

The Reds bolster their pitching rotation by sending Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer to the Royals, who gain a new leadoff hitter and outfield depth.

The Cincinnati Reds traded infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for starting pitcher Brady Singer.
Brady Singer, 28, brings experience and durability to the Reds' rotation after a career-high 179 2/3 innings pitched and a 3.71 ERA in 2024.
Jonathan India, a former National League Rookie of the Year, is expected to become the Royals' primary leadoff hitter, offering a career .360 on-base percentage.
The Royals leveraged their pitching depth to address lineup needs, while the Reds prioritized strengthening their starting rotation under new manager Tito Francona.
Both teams aim to capitalize on the trade's potential, with Singer joining a young Reds pitching staff and India providing versatility and consistency for Kansas City.