3 Trade Destinations for Brady Singer if Reds Opt to Cut Ties With Him

The Reds should be looking to trade Brady Singer ahead of the trade deadline this season.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer (51) returns to the dugout after the second inning of the MLB National League Central game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, June 22, 2026. The game was scoreless after four innings. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

The Cincinnati Reds came into the season with a slew of talented starting pitchers, but injuries quickly derailed their rotation. Nick Lodolo and Hunter Greene began the season on the injured list. Brandon Williamson and Rhett Lowder also dealt with early-season injuries.

As a result, Brady Singer was a key piece of the Reds' rotation early in the year. He struggled for a bit during the early stages of the year, but has been excellent for the last month and a half. The Reds, on the other hand, haven't been great, which means they could be bound to sell at the trade deadline. Considering the fact that Singer is on an expiring contract, he could be a prime trade candidate if the Reds opt to sell.

If the Reds trade Singer, where could they send him?

Philadelphia Phillies

Jun 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brady Singer (51) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Philadelphia Phillies have a solid group of starting pitchers, but they need one more veteran to hold down the backend of their pitching rotation. When the Phillies start Cristopher Sanchez, Zack Wheeler, or Jesus Luzardo on the mound, they're 41-14 this season. When anybody else starts on the mound, they're 14-31. Adding somebody like Singer would improve the backend of their pitching rotation quite a bit.

Atlanta Braves

Jul 17, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brady Singer (51) pitches in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the better teams in baseball this season, so they're almost certainly going to add some talent at the trade deadline. Their pitching rotation has been solid, but it's not anything special. They need to add another talented veteran to help eat innings and keep the team afloat as the season pushes toward the dog days of Summer. The Braves have the prospect capital to get a deal done, too.

San Diego Padres

Jul 9, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brady Singer (51) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The San Diego Padres desperately need to add some starting pitching talent to their roster. They might not have the deepest farm system, so it could be tough for them to make a huge splash, but a trade for an expiring veteran like Singer would fit perfectly. Singer would slot into the middle of the Padres' rotation, which is exactly what they need if they want to compete down the stretch. There's a chance the Padres aren't aggressive at the trade deadline, though, which would make this outcome nearly impossible.

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