Hunter Harvey is one of six Royals players set to exchange proposed arbitration salaries with the team on January 9, indicating his ongoing negotiation status as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

Hunter Harvey is expected to benefit from the addition of a reliable reliever like Jose Leclerc, potentially enhancing the back end of the Royals' bullpen alongside Lucas Erceg.

Hunter Harvey was acquired by the Royals before the trade deadline to bolster their bullpen. With James McArthur struggling as the closer, Harvey is poised to be part of a committee approach alongside McArthur and Lucas Erceg. Although McArthur has a poor ERA and multiple blown saves, Harvey brings good potential and is underutilized in fantasy leagues, currently rostered in only 44% of them. His addition could provide the Royals with an upgraded relief option moving forward.