MLB Rumors: Jonathan India Trade Being Discussed by Royals, Reds amid Free Agency

The Kansas City Royals are looking at Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India as a potential trade target this offseason.

Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reported that the Royals have looked into India and could acquire him to fill a second base role that was a revolving door for the team in 2024.

"India, the Cincinnati Reds' second baseman, is one of several hitters the Kansas City Royals are targeting, according to sources briefed on the team's discussions," Rosenthal and Rosecrans wrote.

Rosenthal and Rosecrans reported that the Reds could seek Royals pitcher Brady Singer as a return for India.

Ironically, India and Singer were teammates at the University of Florida and were first-round picks in the 2018 MLB Draft.

India hit .248/.357/.392 with 15 home runs and 58 RBIs in 151 games. He could stabilize the second base position and form a formidable middle infield duo with Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Singer went 9-13 with a 3.71 ERA in 32 starts in 2024. He's a solid middle-of-the-rotation piece with high upside and could help fortify Cincinnati's stable of arms in 2025.