The Kansas City Royals made an early offseason splash with the acquisition of second baseman Jonathan India. India, 27, will serve as the Royals’ leadoff hitter next season. He posted a .248 batting average with 15 home runs and 58 RBIs with the Cincinnati Reds in 2024.

The Royals traded pitcher Brady Singer to the Reds on Friday and he had a special message about leaving Kansas City.

Singer, 28, posted a 3.71 ERA in 32 starts during the 2024 season. It was a resurgent campaign as Singer made strides under Royals pitching coaches Brian Sweeney and Zach Bove. He added two new pitches and remained healthy throughout the year.

The Reds and Royals combined for the biggest trade of the young offseason (so far) on Friday night, when Cincinnati acquired veteran righty Brady Singer in exchange for second baseman Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer.

The Kansas City Royals have shored up their infield through their latest trade with the Cincinnati Reds. The Royals acquired Reds second baseman Jonathan India in exchange for starting pitcher Brady Singer. Kansas City also added outfielder Joey Wiemer in the deal. The Royals announced the news on Friday via X.

Baseball insider Keith Law debates whether the Royals or the Reds won the Brady Singer for Jonathan India trade.

Cincinnati Reds Receive High Praise for Brady Singer Trade. The Reds acquired Singer from the Royals on Friday.