Royals Trade Brady Singer to Reds

The Kansas City Royals have traded right-handed pitcher Brady Singer to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer. This strategic move addresses the Royals' need for offensive upgrades, especially to complement star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., by acquiring India's on-base ability, a former NL Rookie of the Year with a career .352 on-base percentage. Meanwhile, the Reds bolster their pitching rotation with Singer, known for his durability, having started 32 games with a 3.71 ERA last season. Both India and Singer were college teammates at the University of Florida and were first-round picks in the 2018 MLB draft. Wiemer, who has struggled at the plate, is expected to provide depth to Kansas City's outfield options. The trade reflects both teams' efforts to address specific roster needs, with the Reds also looking forward to a healthier rotation following recent injuries.