Hulett hit .224 (11-for-49) with a home run and two RBIs in 30 games in 2008. The left-handed hitter also batted .298 with 22 doubles, five triples, 14 home runs and 47 RBIs in 91 games with Triple-A Tacoma.

The 25-year-old was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 14th round of the 2004 draft. He is the son of former Major League infielder Tim Hulett, who played 12 seasons for the White Sox, Orioles and Cardinals.

Nusser made one relief appearance for the Royals last year.