The Dodgers optioned Hurt to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.
After giving up six earned runs in just 3.2 innings since the beginning of July, Hurt will head back to the minors as the roster casualty necessary to make room for Landon Knack's (chest) return from the IL. Hurt's 3.55 FIP paints a more accurate picture of how effective he's been out of the bullpen for the Dodgers this season, and he could return to Los Angeles later in the summer if he returns to form while in the minors.