The Royals are acquiring second baseman Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Reds for starter Brady Singer, the teams announced. Robert Murray of FanSided first reported (on X) that Wiemer was being traded to Kansas City. Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans of the Athletic reported last week that the teams were discussing an India-Singer framework.…
The Royals and Reds made the biggest move of the non-tender deadline. Kansas City acquired infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer from Cincinnati for starting pitcher Brady Singer. The Royals had space on their 40-man roster, so no corresponding moves were necessary. It’s a swap of big league veterans between teams that expect to compete…
Kansas City adds a dependable leadoff hitter and middle infielder alongside Bobby Witt Jr. while Cincinnati adds Singer, who had a 3.71 ERA this year.
The Royals and Reds are both trading from positions of depth here.
Kansas City also gets outfielder Joey Wiemer in the trade