Donald Lutz
1B FA
Wed 6/3/15 5:49 PM

The Reds released Lutz (elbow) among their moves Wednesday. The team needed to make room on their 40-man roster for Ivan De Jesus Jr. Lutz is already out for the season with the elbow injury.

Donald Lutz
1B FA
Fri 5/1/15 3:15 PM

Lutz will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury. Lutz has already undergone Tommy John surgery and will now begin the recovery process. In the 2015 season, he batted .190 with three RBI in 13 games with Triple-A Louisville.

Donald Lutz
1B FA
Mon 3/23/15 5:16 PM

Lutz was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday. Lutz has struggled in his limited major league action thus far, slashing .176/.222/.255 in 28 games with the big league club last season. The 26-year-old was seen as a potential candidate to fill in as an extra outfielder, but will probably benefit more from getting regular at bats in the minors rather than occupy a bench spot in the majors.

Donald Lutz
1B FA
Mon 9/1/14 4:39 PM

The Reds promoted Lutz as part of their September callups Monday. Lutz dominated Double-A to begin the season but he was pretty mediocre at Triple-A Louisville, hitting .234/.304/.395 in 195 at-bats.

Donald Lutz
1B FA
Sat 8/9/14 2:34 PM

Lutz was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. Lutz has seen just one at-bat since July 30, so it's hardly a surprise that he was chosen to get the bump with the Reds needing to add some depth at catcher behind Brayan Pena (hamstring). Tucker Barnhart was recalled in the corresponding move. The team may opt to leave Lutz at Louisville for the time being so he can play regularly, but the 25-year-old figures to return when rosters expand.

Donald Lutz
1B FA
Fri 7/11/14 7:10 PM

Reds recalled INF/OF Donald Lutz from Triple-A Louisville. Lutz will function in a utility role for the Reds while Skip Schumaker is sidelined with a concussion. The 25-year-old has appeared in seven games with the Reds already this season, going 1-for-13 with a pair of walks and a run scored. He can safely be avoided in all fantasy formats.

Donald Lutz
1B FA
Tue 6/10/14 3:19 PM

Reds optioned INF/OF Donald Lutz to Triple-A Louisville. The move clears a spot for Joey Votto's return from the disabled list. Lutz went 2-for-13 (.154) with a double over seven games with the Reds.

Donald Lutz
1B FA
Fri 5/23/14 2:38 PM

Reds recalled INF/OF Donald Lutz from Triple-A Louisville. Lutz has crushed the ball this year in the minors, batting .337/.400/.654 with seven homers over 28 games between Double- and Triple-A. The 25-year-old figures to see some time at first base while Joey Votto (quad) is out.

Donald Lutz
1B FA
Tue 4/22/14 11:21 AM

Reds outfield prospect Donald Lutz hit for the cycle as part of a 5-for-6 night that included four runs, two RBI, and 12 total bases. Lutz is 25 and playing for Double-A Pensacola for part of the third consecutive season, so his .362/.422/.724 season should be taken with a grain of salt. He could still be a productive corner outfielder if the Reds have an injury.

Donald Lutz
1B FA
Tue 3/11/14 8:33 PM

Reds optioned OF Donald Lutz to Triple-A Louisville. Lutz had a homer and a triple in Cactus League play, but he's in need of more seasoning. The outfielder hit just .245/.318/.424 at Double-A last season.