{"id":560091,"date":"2026-02-07T20:08:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T20:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/560091\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T20:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T20:08:20","slug":"milwaukee-brewers-sign-jacob-hurtubise-on-minor-league-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/560091\/","title":{"rendered":"Milwaukee Brewers Sign Jacob Hurtubise on Minor League Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Milwaukee Brewers signed outfielder Jacob Hurtubise to a minor-league contract earlier this week, as reflected on his MLB.com player profile, according to MLB Trade Rumors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hurtubise has been assigned to Triple-A Nashville, and the deal does not include an invitation to major-league spring training.<\/p>\n

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Hurtubise, 28, began his professional career as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Reds<\/a> in 2020 and reached the majors with Cincinnati over the past two seasons.<\/p>\n

He appeared in 41 big-league games, but his time with the organization ended in June when the Reds designated him for assignment.<\/p>\n

That move triggered a series of transactions that saw Hurtubise claimed by the Seattle Mariners<\/a>, later outrighted and released in July, and then signed by the Houston Astros<\/a> on a minor-league deal before being released again in September.<\/p>\n

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Now with Milwaukee, Hurtubise will attempt to work his way back to the majors within the National League Central.<\/p>\n

Even after dealing Isaac Collins to the Kansas City Royals<\/a> earlier this offseason, the Brewers still possess considerable outfield depth behind their projected starters in Jackson Chourio, Garrett Mitchell, and Sal Frelick.<\/p>\n

Hurtubise joins a group of depth options that includes Akil Baddoo, Brandon Lockridge, and Greg Jones, all competing for roles behind fourth outfielder Blake Perkins.<\/p>\n

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While Hurtubise retains a minor-league option, his lack of infield versatility could work against him in Milwaukee\u2019s roster construction as the club often prioritizes multi-position players for its bench.<\/p>\n

That said, Hurtubise brings value in other areas, particularly with his speed and baserunning instincts.<\/p>\n

Across his minor-league career, Hurtubise has stolen 130 bases in 153 attempts, showcasing efficiency and aggressiveness on the basepaths. He has also demonstrated a strong ability to reach base, posting a .260\/.411\/.324 slash line in 576 Triple-A plate appearances.<\/p>\n

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That on-base skill has yet to translate consistently at the major league level, however, as Hurtubise owns a .167\/.291\/.212 line over 83 big-league plate appearances with Cincinnati.<\/p>\n

Milwaukee will now evaluate whether Hurtubise\u2019s speed and outfield coverage can carve out a role as depth or a situational option as the season approaches.<\/p>\n

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