GM: Reds Have Had Trade Talks About 'Multiple Players' amid Jonathan India Rumors

As the Cincinnati Reds try to figure out what to do with their surplus of infielders, general manager Nick Krall is already engaged in the trade market.

Speaking to reporters during the general managers meetings, Krall said he's talked with "a handful" of teams about "multiple players" on their roster.

Krall's comments came after MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported on Wednesday that second baseman Jonathan India was a "popular name" among executives, but the Reds have a high opinion of the 26-year-old and "aren't motivated to move him."

The Reds had 17 players with at least 120 plate appearances last season. From that group, nine played the infield or designated hitter. They did clear out two spots with Kevin Newman being a free agent and declining Joey Votto's $20 million option for 2024.

This still leaves Cincinnati with seven players for the four infield spots and one DH slot in the lineup. India, Spencer Steer, Elly De La Cruz, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Matt McClain would seem like the favorites for those spots if they are on the roster.

Nick Senzel and Noelvi Marte are potential wild cards in the mix. Senzel is the oldest player of the group at 28 years old. He's struggled to make an impact as a big leaguer with a .239/.302/.369 slash line in 377 career games.

The Reds could try to move Senzel, but he likely wouldn't bring much back in a potential trade. Marte is interesting because he played well with a .316/.366/.456 slash line in 123 plate appearances after being called up in August.

Given Marte's status as a top-25 prospect, there's no reason for the Reds not to start next season with him as their starting third baseman.

India has struggled to replicate his success since being named NL Rookie of the Year in 2021. He hit .269/.376/.459 with 21 homers, 69 RBI and 12 stolen bases with 3.1 FanGraphs wins above replacement two years ago.

Since that time, India has a .246/.333/.394 slash line with 27 homers and 17 stolen bases in 222 games. He's been worth 1.7 FanGraphs wins above replacement during that span.

Coming off a surprise 82-80 record in 2023, the Reds could be aggressive this offseason to take advantage of their surplus of hitters to add more pitching help that can get them over the hump in the playoff race.