The Royals came to terms with all of their remaining arbitration-eligible players, reaching agreement with Kris Bubic, Hunter Harvey, Carlos Hernández, Kyle Isbel, MJ Melendez, and John Schrieber, according to Anne Rogers. Thursday was the deadline for players to come to terms with arbitration-eligible players before exchanging figures for hearings. The Royals had previously come to terms with Kyle Wright on a $1.8 million deal. MLB Trade Rumors had indicated that Daniel Lynch IV might be eligible for arbitration, but Rogers clarified he is not yet eligible.
Royals arbitration-eligible players
| Player | Arb year | 2024 salary | 2025 projection | 2025 Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bubic | Arb 3 | $2,350,000 | $2,800,000 | $3,000,000 |
| Hunter Harvey | Arb 3 | $2,350,000 | $3,900,000 | $3,700,000 |
| Carlos Hernández | Arb 2 | $1,012,500 | $1,200,000 | $1,160,000 |
| Kyle Isbel | Arb 1 | $758,250 | $1,700,000 | $1,750,000 |
| MJ Melendez | Arb 1 | $754,500 | $2,500,000 | $2,650,000 |
| John Schreiber | Arb 2 | $1,175,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,300,000 |
| Kyle Wright | Arb 2 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 |
*-numbers from Cot’s Contracts and projections from MLB Trade Rumors.