The Kansas City Royals acquired right-hander Hunter Harvey from the Washington Nationals to strengthen their bullpen. The Royals are looking to improve their bullpen strikeout rate, and Harvey has excelled in striking out batters this season. He will bring his talents to the Royals' late-innings mix as a key reliever.

Washington Nationals traded Harvey for third base prospect Cayden Wallace and a competitive balance draft pick. The Nationals have gathered multiple top draft picks for the upcoming draft. The Royals, on the other hand, see Wallace as a power-hitting potential star who could bolster their lineup in the future.