Jacob

Hurtubise

Hurtubise heads to Triple-A Sugar Land as extra outfield depth for the Astros after getting into 12 contests earlier this season for the Reds before being claimed off waivers by the Mariners back in mid-June. He’s a reserve outfielder at the highest level at this stage of his career.

Hurtubise heads to the open market a couple weeks after being removed from Seattle’s 40-man roster altogether. The 27-year-old bench outfielder got into 12 contests earlier this season for the Reds before being claimed off waivers by the Mariners in mid-June.

Hurtubise will remain in the organization after being removed from the 40-man roster. The 27-year-old will be a depth piece in whatever organization he plays in.

He’ll report to Triple-A Tacoma. Hurtubise, 27, hasn’t hit during his time in the majors, coming in at .167/.291/.212 in 83 plate appearances, but he offers a stellar walk rate, stolen base ability and solid defense in the outfield corners. He’s a lifetime .270/.416/.337 hitter in Triple-A.

The 27-year-old outfielder cracked the Reds’ Opening Day roster, but struggled in his time with the Reds, hitting just .083 (1-for-12) in his limited action. He wasn’t much better at Triple-A Louisville either, slashing .144/.336/.186 with zero homers, eight RBI and a 29/22 K/BB ratio over 133 plate appearances. There’s a decent chance he’ll pass through waivers unclaimed and continue to function as extra outfield depth for the Reds.

The 27-year-old outfielder struggled in his limited action with the Reds, hitting .083 (1-for-12) with a 6/1 K/BB ratio. He’ll continue to work on things in an everyday role at Triple-A Louisville until he’s called upon again.

Hurtubise opened the season in the majors, but he started just one of 16 games before he was sent down and finished 1-for-7. He’ll serve as a fifth outfielder until Austin Hays returns.

Hurtubise started just one of the Reds’ first 16 games while taking the roster spot opened up by Austin Hays’ injury and wound up 1-for-7, though he also walked once and was hit by pitches twice. He’ll head back to Louisville and wait for another opportunity to materialize.

The Reds aren’t calling it an oblique issue specifically so we’re going to assume that Fraley is day-to-day for now. It’ll be Blake Dunn moving over to right field with Jacob Hurtubise stepping into the lineup to cover left field.

The move opens up a spot on the active roster for Jacob Hurtubise. Fairchild will now hit waivers, and a team looking for a potential bat off the bench could show interest. It’s just as likely — if not more so — that he goes unclaimed and reports to Triple-A Louisville.