C Kyle Skipworth cleared waivers on Thursday, was returned from a rehabilitation assignment, was reinstated from the 60-day disabled list and was outrighted to Double-A Pensacola. Skipworth, who underwent left ankle surgery in December, hit .273 (6-for-22) with one RBI in six rehab games between Double-A and Triple-A.

C Kyle Skipworth began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, going 1-for-3. He has been on the disabled list all season after undergoing left ankle surgery in December 2015.

C Kyle Skipworth (left ankle surgery in December 2015) was transferred from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day DL on Sunday. The timetable for his return is uncertain.

C Kyle Skipworth (left ankle surgery in December 2015) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 31. The timetable for his return is uncertain.

The Reds optioned Skipworth to Double-A Pensacola on Thursday.

Skipworth's latest stay with the big club was brief, as he is headed back to Pensacola after just being recalled Monday. He could return to the Reds later this season, but it's unlikely he will be anything other than a part-time player for the big club this year.

Skipworth was recalled from Double-A Pensacola on Monday.

Skipworth's recall is a bit of a surprise given his poor play, but it wouldn't be surprising if it's a short stay with the club when another starter is needed. He'll provide the Reds with a third option behind the plate, but his .225/.308/.475 batting line between Double-A and Triple-A this season leaves much to be desired.

Skipworth has developed a new load and leg kick that has allowed him to hit with more power, MiLB.com reports. He has homered in five consecutive games at Double-A Pensacola.

Skipworth was once a blue-chip prospect, but washed out of the Marlins' farm system after hitting .216/.292/.407 at Triple-A last season. He had a brief callup at the big league level earlier this season but didn't play in a major league game. He's now hitting .262/.339/.551 in 34 games at Pensacola.

Skipworth was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

The Reds called Skipworth up earlier in the week for catcher depth with Devin Mesoraco nursing a hamstring injury, but Skipworth did not end up appearing in a game. Tucker Barnhart will take Skipworth's spot on the roster and his role as the third catcher, though Barnhart's stay may be short as Mesoraco is expected back at some point this weekend.

The Reds have purchased the contract of Skipworth from Double-A Pensacola.

Skipworth is up there with the big league club as insurance with Devin Mesoraco not making the trip to Chicago with the Reds. Meanwhile, Brayan Pena hurt his shoulder Sunday but is still in the starting lineup Monday night.

Marlins sent C Kyle Skipworth outright to Triple-A New Orleans.

Skipworth was designated for assignment Wednesday but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The 23-year-old hit just .188 with a .639 OPS for Triple-A New Orleans this past season.

Marlins designated C Kyle Skipworth for assignment.

Skipworth was a first-round pick of the Marlins, sixth overall, in 2008, but he hasn't panned out as hoped. The 23-year-old hit just .188 with a .639 OPS for Triple-A New Orleans this past season and had only a cup of coffee with the major league club in May. Skipworth was removed from the 40-man roster to make room for the newly signed Casey McGehee.

Marlins optioned C Kyle Skipworth to Triple-A New Orleans.

Marlins recalled C Kyle Skipworth from Triple-A New Orleans.

He'll be with the club for a few days while Austin Kearns is on the bereavement list. Skipworth is unlikely to see much playing time.

Marlins optioned C Kyle Skipworth to Triple-A New Orleans.

Skipworth received just three plate appearances over his week and a half with the club, drawing one walk. He'll be replaced on the roster by Joe Mahoney.

Marlins optioned C Kyle Skipworth to Triple-A New Orleans.

Skipworth lost his roster spot when the club signed Miguel Olivo. The former first-round pick batted just .160/.313/.240 this spring.

The Marlins are expected to give prospect Kyle Skipworth an extended look in spring training.

A first-round pick in 2008, Skipworth has an underwhelming .660 OPS over parts of five seasons in the minors, but did manage to hit 21 home runs at Double-A Jacksonville last season. With Jeff Mathis expected to miss at least six weeks due to injury, he could a candidate for the backup job behind Rob Brantly.

2008 first-round pick Kyle Skipworth hit his first homer Thursday for low Single-A Greensboro.

Skipworth is repeating the Sally League after hitting .208/.263/.348 in 264 at-bats last year. The sixth overall pick two years ago is still a very raw talent, but his power potential is intriguing. He's opened the year with five extra-base hits in his first 23 at-bats.