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With the Kansas City Royals’ 2025 campaign officially over, it’s time to look towards 2026. There’s plenty of young talent<\/a> coming back that could make a big difference in the standings next summer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Still, the club will need to add some free agents, or rather keep some free agents from leaving to compete in what is clearly a winnable AL Central.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are, in fact, three soon-to-be free agents that the team should make every effort to keep around. It’s unlikely they’ll be all that costly, and they could be lovely pieces on a contending team.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n When the Royals added Adam Frazier<\/a> near the trade deadline, it was an interesting move if for no other reason than it showed they wanted to buy when many thought they’d be sellers. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n He rewarded the team with a solid if unspectacular second half, posting a 101 OPS+ and slashing .283\/.320\/.402 after an extremely unimpressive stint with the same club in 2024.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While his numbers were good with KC, it’s unlikely he’s going to fetch a high price on the open market. His success with the Kauffman denizens might convince the well-traveled utility man to sign a new deal that will be beneficial for both sides.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hunter Harvey missed most of the season with various injuries, but when he was able to pitch, he posted the kind of numbers<\/a> that should get him an invite back. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Harvey didn’t allow an earned run in 12 appearances and 10.1 innings. He also struck out 11 batters. <\/p>\n <\/p>\nAdam Frazier is a nice complementary player for a club needing offense<\/h2>\n
Hunter Harvey could be a solid, cheap option for the Kansas City Royals’ bullpen<\/h2>\n