In a search for more starting pitching, the Los Angeles Dodgers checked in on Royals pitcher Brady Singer, according to a report by Jack Harris and Jorge Castillo at the Los Angeles Times. However they add that “no traction toward a deal has materialized.” The 26-year-old right-hander has a 5.46 ERA in 21 starts for the Royals. He is under club control through the 2026 season.
A deal seems particularly unlikely in the wake of recent comments by Royals general manager J.J. Picollo on how the Royals would approach the trade deadline.
“We have more of an interest based on the core of our team right now that we think is our future, to adding pieces that will help put that team together.