Both Singer and India were 2018 1st round draftees out of the University of Florida. They now find themselves swapped for each other in an old-fashioned challenge trade.

The Reds traded Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer to the Royals for Brady Singer last week. On Wednesday, Singer joined Foul Territory to discuss the trade. "A little bit of change in my offseason plans here,

The last time Brady Singer pitched, he was striking out American League MVP Aaron Judge in Game 3 of the ALDS.

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.

Jonathan India, the 2021 National League Rookie of the Year, is heading to the Royals in a trade with the Reds, who will be acquiring pitcher Brady Singer, the teams announced. Outfielder Joey Wiemer is also heading to Kansas City in the deal.

The Reds made a trade on Friday that added more depth to their rotation but also meant parting with a popular veteran. Cincinnati acquired right-handed starting pitcher Brady Singer from the Royals for second baseman Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer.

"It has been an honor to wear the Reds uniform for my years in Cincinnati," Jonathan India told fans. "I wore it with pride and hunger to win."

Jonathan India Thanks Reds Fans Following Trade. Jonathan India took to Instagram on Monday night to thank the Reds organization and fans after being traded to the Royals for Brady Singer in November

The Royals have been clear that their priority this offseason was focusing on upgrading the offense, and their first big move to do so came on Friday when they acquired second baseman Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Reds.

Former Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India shared an emotional goodbye to the organization after he was traded to the Kansas City Royals last month.