The Cincinnati Reds made their first major transaction of the offseason on Friday night, dealing second baseman Jonathan India to the Kansas City Royals.In exchange for the infielder, the Reds received right-handed starting pitcher Brady Singer. Outfielder Joey Wiemer was also sent to Kansas City.After being taken by the Reds in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft, India debuted with Cincinnati in 2021, putting up a sensational first season on his way to a National League Rookie of the Year award.India hit .269/.376/.459 with 21 home runs and 69 RBI during his rookie season but was not able to replicate that production through his next three seasons.Last season's .750 OPS and .357 on-base percentage were India's highest marks in a season since 2021.India's name has been floated in trade rumors for several years, though the 27-year-old was a crucial part of Cincinnati's lineup in 2024 due to an injury to Matt McLain, the team's projected second baseman at the beginning of the year. Entering 2025, McLain is expected to be healthy to begin spring training, while Noelvi Marte, Santiago Espinal and Jeimer Candelario are also expected to see time in the infield alongside All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz, creating a logjam for manager Terry Francona.Singer, 28, has been a dependable option in the Royals' rotation since 2020, pitching to a 4.28 ERA in 124 starts. Singer's best season came in 2022, when he pitched to a 3.23 ERA. With Nick Martinez accepting the qualifying offer to return to Cincinnati earlier this week, Singer will join a Reds rotation that also features Martinez, Hunter Greene and Rhett Lowder, with left-handers Nick Lodolo and Andrew Abbott competing for a spot in the group.Singer, 28, was India's teammate at the University of Florida, with the right-hander selected by Kansas City with the 18th pick of the 2018 MLB Draft, 13 spots after the Reds selected India.Singer was a solid option for the playoff-bound Royals in 2024, delivering a 3.71 ERA and 170 strikeouts in 179.2 innings. However, with Kansas City's rotation anchored by All-Stars Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo, in addition to veteran Michael Wacha, Singer became expendable as the Royals looked to fill a hole in the middle infield alongside superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds made their first major transaction of the offseason on Friday night, dealing second baseman Jonathan India to the Kansas City Royals.
In exchange for the infielder, the Reds received right-handed starting pitcher Brady Singer. Outfielder Joey Wiemer was also sent to Kansas City.
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After being taken by the Reds in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft, India debuted with Cincinnati in 2021, putting up a sensational first season on his way to a National League Rookie of the Year award.
India hit .269/.376/.459 with 21 home runs and 69 RBI during his rookie season but was not able to replicate that production through his next three seasons.
Last season's .750 OPS and .357 on-base percentage were India's highest marks in a season since 2021.
India's name has been floated in trade rumors for several years, though the 27-year-old was a crucial part of Cincinnati's lineup in 2024 due to an injury to Matt McLain, the team's projected second baseman at the beginning of the year.
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Entering 2025, McLain is expected to be healthy to begin spring training, while Noelvi Marte, Santiago Espinal and Jeimer Candelario are also expected to see time in the infield alongside All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz, creating a logjam for manager Terry Francona.
Singer, 28, has been a dependable option in the Royals' rotation since 2020, pitching to a 4.28 ERA in 124 starts. Singer's best season came in 2022, when he pitched to a 3.23 ERA.
With Nick Martinez accepting the qualifying offer to return to Cincinnati earlier this week, Singer will join a Reds rotation that also features Martinez, Hunter Greene and Rhett Lowder, with left-handers Nick Lodolo and Andrew Abbott competing for a spot in the group.
Singer, 28, was India's teammate at the University of Florida, with the right-hander selected by Kansas City with the 18th pick of the 2018 MLB Draft, 13 spots after the Reds selected India.
Singer was a solid option for the playoff-bound Royals in 2024, delivering a 3.71 ERA and 170 strikeouts in 179.2 innings. However, with Kansas City's rotation anchored by All-Stars Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo, in addition to veteran Michael Wacha, Singer became expendable as the Royals looked to fill a hole in the middle infield alongside superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
