The Reds optioned Hurtubise to Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
With Austin Hays (hamstring) back from the 10-day IL and Will Benson recalled from Triple-A, the Reds sent both Hurtubise and Blake Dunn down to Louisville. Hurtubise slashed .083/.267/.083 across 15 plate appearances with Cincinnati.
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Reds' Jacob Hurtubise: Checks into starting nine
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Hurtubise started in left field and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Atlanta.
Hurtubise was called up earlier in the week after Tyler Callihan (forearm) was added to the 10-day injured list. This is Hurtubise's second stint with the Reds this season. He was on the Opening Day roster and served mostly as a pinch hitter. In addition to Callihan's injury, the Reds are without outfielders Austin Hays (IL-hamstring) and Jake Fraley (calf, day-to-day).
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Reds' Jacob Hurtubise: Returns to majors
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The Reds recalled Hurtubise from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
He's grabbing the roster spot vacated by Tyler Callihan (forearm), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Hurtubise made the Reds' Opening Day roster but was handed just seven at-bats over nearly three weeks before being sent down. He's unlikely to play much more than that during this stint.
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Reds' Jacob Hurtubise: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Reds optioned Hurtubise to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Hurtubise won an Opening Day roster spot but has played sparingly, managing just one hit in seven at-bats. The 27-year-old is clearing out to make room in the outfield for the return of Austin Hays (calf) from the injured list.
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Reds' Jacob Hurtubise: Wins reserve spot
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Hurtubise will be included on the Reds' Opening Day roster, Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard reports.
Hurtubise collected a .923 OPS with five stolen bases this spring to earn a roster spot. He might see some action in the outfield while Austin Hays (calf) is out but is likely to operate mostly in a reserve role.
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Reds' Jacob Hurtubise: Off injured list
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Hurtubise (undisclosed) was reinstated from Triple-A Louisville's 7-day injured list Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
The 26-year-old has been sidelined for the past two and a half weeks due to an undisclosed injury, but he's now healthy and back on Louisville's active roster. Hurtubise received his first taste of the big leagues earlier this season and struggled to a .185/.297/.241 slash line in 29 games.
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Reds' Jacob Hurtubise: Taking seat Saturday
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Hurtubise is absent from the lineup for Saturday's game in Milwaukee.
The left-handed hitter had started the last three contests and each of the past six games versus right-handed pitching. Hurtubise will begin this one on the bench, though, as the Brewers go with a lefty opener and righty bulk reliever. Will Benson is in left field.
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Reds' Jacob Hurtubise: Odd man out in Friedl's return
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Hurtubise is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
Hurtubise had made starts in the outfield in each of the last eight games and served as the Reds' leadoff man on seven occasions, but he looks set to lose out on an everyday role after Cincinnati reinstated center fielder TJ Friedl (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. As a left-handed hitter, Hurtubise won't make for a viable platoon mate for the Reds' three lefty-hitting outfielders (Friedl, Will Benson and Jake Fraley) nor lefty-hitting designated hitter Nick Martini, so it wouldn't be surprising if Hurtubise is sent back to Triple-A Louisville before long if his playing time becomes scarce. The 26-year-old has posted a .582 OPS over 39 plate appearances since getting his first big-league call-up May 13.
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Reds' Jacob Hurtubise: Leading off again
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Hurtubise batted leadoff and went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 6-4 extra-inning loss to San Diego.
After the Padres jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning, Hurtubise made things happen for the Reds in the bottom of the frame. He was hit by a pitch then stole second base before scoring on a Jeimer Candelario triple. This was Hurtubise's third consecutive start as the leadoff batter -- all against right-handers -- and he's been removed for a pinch hitter in all three. He's 3-for-14 with three walks, one stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored over nine games since his callup. Once TJ Friedl (thumb) is back, Hurtubise's run as the leadoff batter, and maybe his time on the big-league roster, will end.
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Reds' Jacob Hurtubise: Logs first MLB hit
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Hurtubise started in left field and went 1-for-3 in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Dodgers.
Hurtubise, who made his third start since being recalled last Monday, collected his first MLB hit. He's around for depth while the Reds cope with several injuries that have tested the team's depth. Outfielder TJ Friedl (thumb) landed on the IL last week, and Spencer Steer, who has been the primary left fielder, is part of the rotation at first base to help cover for the absence of Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist).
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Reds' Jacob Hurtubise: Starts in left field
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Hurtubise started in left field and went 0-for-2 in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Hurtubise, who was called up from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, made his first MLB start, giving Spencer Steer a break. The 26-year-old Hurtubise was eventually pinch hit for against a left-handed reliever. He's just the second graduate of West Point to reach the major leagues.
