He was later promoted to the High–A West Michigan Whitecaps and Double–A Erie SeaWolves during the season, posting a cumulative 7–6 record and 3.71 ERA with 136 strikeouts for the three affiliates.
[5] Hurter made 26 starts for Erie in 2023, compiling a 6–7 record and 3.28 ERA with 133 strikeouts across 118 innings pitched.
[6] Hurter began the 2024 campaign with the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens, posting a 2–4 record and 5.80 ERA with 70 strikeouts over 19 games (18 starts).
On August 4, 2024, Hurter was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.
[7] He made his Major League debut that day when he tossed three scoreless innings against the Kansas City Royals, where he struck out Salvador Perez for his first career strikeout.