Hurtubise is starting in left field and batting leadoff in Tuesday's game versus the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

It's Hurtubise's fourth start in eight games since being recalled and the first time in those starts that he didn't bat ninth. With Jonathan India and Will Benson struggling and TJ Friedl (thumb) hurt again, the Reds are looking for someone to establish themselves at the leadoff spot. The odds would seem to be against Hurtubise being that guy, but he did show good on-base skills in the minors with a .434 OBP.

Hurtubise started in left field and went 1-for-3 in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

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).

Hurtubise started in left field and went 0-for-2 in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Reds recalled Hurtubise from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hurtubise started the season in Triple-A after failing to make the Reds' Opening Day roster. He's gone 6-for-22 with one home run and five RBI in the minors in May, and the 26-year-old will provide outfield depth and a left-handed bat for Cincinnati after TJ Friedl was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a fractured left thumb.

Hurtubise is in the mix for the final roster spot, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hurtubise and Bubba Thompson, both of whom were reassigned to minor-league camp earlier this spring, are the most likely candidates for the 26th spot after the organization trimmed its roster Friday. They will travel with the team when camp breaks and participate in intrasquad scrimmages scheduled before Thursday's Opening Day matchup against Washington. The two are currently on the 40-man roster and fill an area of need in the outfield, although the club could also wait to see which players are cut from other teams.