Rutledge is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds. Rutledge received a clearer path to playing time the rest of the season with the news Wednesday that Troy Tulowitzki (hip) wouldn't play again in 2014, but his recent offensive struggles could end up costing him his starting job anyway. Rutledge has only five hits in 41 August at-bats, potentially loosening his hold on regular duties if backup Charlie Culberson -- who will fill in for him Thursday -- gets hot at the dish.