NOVEMBER 25 • STLTODAY.COM
Cardinals sign former Reds opening day shortstop to minor league deal Jose Barrero gets an invite to Cardinals big league spring training two years after being Reds starting shortstop, eight after signing for a...
Invited to Cardinals camp Barrero signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals on Saturday and received an invitation to spring training, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Impact Barrero owns just a .497 OPS across 447 plate appearances in his major-league career, and his offensive woes followed him to Triple-A last season, where he slashed .188/.277/.345 over 49 games. His chances of contributing for the Cardinals will remain low as long as he continues to struggle at the plate, though the 26-year-old may still see a healthy amount of playing time with Triple-A Memphis.
NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 10 • SACBEE.COM
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MARCH 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Texas Rangers claim former top prospect Jose Barrero off waivers from Cincinnati Reds Barrero, 25, was once the Reds’ No. 1 prospect and reached as high as No. 33 in Baseball America’s top 100 prospect list prior to the 2022 s...
MARCH 9 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Reds activate Nick Senzel from IL, option Jose Barrero The Cincinnati Reds reinstated infielder/outfielder Nick Senzel from the 10-day injured list on Friday, and he started at third base against...
JUNE 17, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Optioned to Triple-A Barrero was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Barrero will head to Louisville after spending the entirety of the 2023 campaign with then Reds to this point. He's struggled to a .218/.295/.323 slash line over 133 at-bats over 46 games and with Nick Senzel (knee) being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Barrero was the odd-man-out on the major-league roster. The 25-year-old will look to get into a groove with Louisville before potentially being recalled later this summer.
JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup again Sunday Barrero is not in the starting lineup versus the Brewers on Sunday.
Impact Barrero is opening the game on the bench for the third straight game. The25-year-old will take a seat again with Will Benson getting the start in center and hitting eighth against Adrian Houser and the Reds.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Saturday Barrero isn't starting Saturday against the Brewers.
Impact Barrero will sit out his second consecutive game after going 4-for-17 with a home run and five RBI across his last five contests. Will Benson, Stuart Fairchild and Jake Fraley will start from left to right in Cincy's outfield Saturday.
JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Friday Barrero is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Brewers.
Impact Barrero will take a seat after he went 2-for-8 with a homer, four RBI and two runs scored over the three-game series with the Red Sox. Stuart Fairchild will slide over to center while Will Benson enters the lineup in left field and bats eighth in the series opener with Milwaukee.
JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs first career slam Barrero went 2-for-2 with a walk and a grand slam in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Red Sox.
Impact The 25-year-old began the game on the bench, but when TJ Friedl (hamstring) checked out early, Barrero took over in center field and gave the Reds what proved to be crucial insurance runs when he drove a Joely Rodriguez sinker off a light standard above the Green Monster in the seventh inning. It's his first career grand slam and only his second homer in 39 games this season, and while Cincy is trying to find ways to keep him in the lineup now that Matt McLain has taken over the starting shortstop role, Barrero and his mediocre .235/.313/.353 slash line could get bumped back to Triple-A when the team finally decided to promote Elly De La Cruz.
MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Barrero's grand slam lifts Reds to 9-8 win over Red Sox
Jose Barrero hit a grand slam to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a fourth straight win with a 9-8 victory over the Boston Red SoxMAY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Getting start in center field Barrero is starting in center field and batting ninth for the Reds on Friday against the Yankees.
Impact It's the first start in center field this month for Barrero, who has ceded his shortstop job to Matt McLain. Barrero sports just a .652 OPS on the season, although he did reach base four times in his last start.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to fade into bench role Barrero is expected to cede the Reds' everyday shortstop duties to Matt McLain, who will be called up from Triple-A Louisville ahead of Monday's game against the Rockies, C. Trent...
Impact Even while McLain had been in the minors, Barrero was already beginning to lose traction as the Reds' clear-cut top shortstop, as both he and Kevin Newman had made three starts apiece at the position over the past six games. Neither Barrero nor Newman have impressed defensively at shortstop this season, and while McLain isn't regarded as a polished defender at the position either and probably profiles as a second baseman over the long haul, the Reds are hoping the toolsy 23-year-old can provide an offensive upgrade over Barrero (.618 OPS in 104 plate appearances) and Newman (.596 OPS in 99 plate appearances). Newman is likely to remain a utility infielder once McLain's call-up is official, and though Barrero has a minor-league option remaining, the Reds may prefer to keep him on hand as insurance in center field while TJ Friedl is day-to-day with an oblique injury.
MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sits for series finale Barrero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Barrero went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 6-5 win, but he also struck out three times and is now sitting on a 28.8 percent strikeout rate for the season. He's posted a modest .588 OPS over his last 15 games and could begin starting to lose work at shortstop to Kevin Newman, who will replace him in the lineup for the second time in four games.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Day off Thursday Barrero is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Mets.
Impact Barrero will take a seat after he went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's contest, dropping his season-long batting average to .218. Kevin Newman will take over at shortstop and bat eighth in the series finale with New York.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Friday Barrero isn't in the Reds' lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.
Impact With just a .588 OPS over his last five games, Barrero will take a seat to begin Friday's contest. Kevin Newman will take over for him at shortstop and bat eighth.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hits bench Wednesday Barrero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Impact Barrero had been scheduled to receive the day off Tuesday, but he was ultimately added to the lineup late as a replacement for Wil Myers (neck) and proceeded to 0-for-3 with a walk and a run in the Reds' 7-6 win. With Myers back in action for Wednesday's series finale, Barrero will now get a chance to rest.
APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Late addition to lineup Updating a previous report, Barrero will start at designated hitter and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Barrero was scheduled to get Tuesday off, but he'll end up starting after all due to Wil Myers (neck) being scratched from the lineup. Tyler Stephenson had been on track to serve as the Reds' designated hitter but will instead draw the start at first base while Myers is on the bench.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in lineup Tuesday Barrero is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers.
Impact Kevin Newman will get the start at shortstop and bat sixth versus the Rangers and left-hander Martin Perez. Barrero is slashing just .228/.308/.316 through 65 plate appearances this year for the Reds, though it's not like Newman has been any better.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday vs. Giants Barrero is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the Phillies.
Impact Barrero has been seeing regular playing time for the Reds as of late, but the 25-year-old will take a seat for Sunday's finale against Philadelphia. Kevin Newman will handle shortstop duties and hit eighth.
APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gaining traction in everyday role Barrero will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Wednesday's game versus Atlanta.
Impact After going 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 7-6 loss, Barrero will stick in the lineup for the third game in a row. At least for the time being, Barrero appears to have wrested the primary shortstop job away from Kevin Newman.
APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets another start at shortstop Barrero is starting at shortstop and batting ninth Tuesday versus Atlanta.
Impact This is now back-to-back starts at short for Barrero, and back-to-back benchings for Kevin Newman. Neither player has been particularly productive in the early going this season.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to start Wednesday Barrero (hamstring) will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Barrero exited Monday's 7-6 win over Chicago with right hamstring tightness and then sat out Tuesday's 12-5 loss, but he'll be back in the lineup for the series finale. Kevin Newman heads to the bench to open up a spot at shortstop for Barrero.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available off bench Tuesday Reds manager David Bell said Barrero (hamstring) is available off the bench Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Barrero is not in the starting lineup after tweaking his right hamstring Monday, but it's only a minor issue. Kevin Newman will cover shortstop against the Cubs.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
