Impact Barrero tweaked his right hamstring during Monday's game. While the injury is considered minor, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Reds stay away from him for a few days. Kevin Newman is at shortstop Tuesday.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in lineup Tuesday Barrero (hamstring) is not in the Reds' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.
Should be available Tuesday Barrero (hamstring) should be available Tuesday against the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Impact Barrero picked up the minor injury while running to first base on a a single in the second inning. He is splitting time with Kevin Newman at shortstop and picked up his first start of the season in center field Monday before exiting with the injury.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with hamstring injury Barrero left Monday's game against the Cubs with right hamstring tightness, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Impact Generally a part-time player, Barrero's hamstring injury should allow for Kevin Newman to see everyday starts at shortstop while TJ Friedl handles the bulk of the work in center field. It sounds like Barrero is day-to-day for now.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves with apparent injury Barrero left Monday's game against the Cubs with an apparent injury, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barrero appeared to pick the injury while picking up a single in the second inning. The right-handed hitter has been replaced by Jason Vosler.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Getting start in center field Barrero is starting in center field and batting eighth for the Reds in Monday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Barrero started his team's first two games at shortstop, sat out the third contest and is now getting his first start of the season in center field. Kevin Newman has also garnered three starts in the first four games, with two of them coming at short. It will probably be a similar disbursement of playing time between the two for a while, although Barrero should have an opportunity to earn more starts if he plays well.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Sunday Barrero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Barrero started the Reds' first two games of the season at shortstop, going hitless with two strikeouts over seven at-bats. Kevin Newman will step in to cover the position in the series finale, and Reds manager David Bell could be inclined to ride the hotter bat between Newman and Barrero before settling on a preferred everyday option at shortstop. After going 2-for-4 with a go-ahead two-run home run in Saturday's win over Pittsburgh while serving as the Reds' designated hitter, Newman may have a leg up on Barrero at the moment.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could get reps in center field Reds manager David Bell has talked to Barrero about getting some reps in center field to add to his flexibility, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Bell noted that Barrero still has a chance to win the starting shortstop gig with the Reds, but a look in the outfield will certainly help his odds of making the Opening Day roster, assuming he shows he can handle playing in the grass. The 24-year-old has hit well in the Cactus League thus far, posting a .310/.375/.517 slash line over 32 plate appearances coming into Sunday.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fueled by Cuban heritage, Barrero eyes stateside breakout GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- During the past week, Jose Barrero spent time watching Cuba in the World Baseball Classic and hopes to one day represent...
MARCH 14, 2023 • MLB.COM
Retooled swing Barrero retooled his swing over the offseason in an effort to cut down on his swings and misses, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "When guys make adjustments a...
Impact Barrero had an astounding 43.7 K% in 174 big league plate appearances last season. While he's improved so far this spring, that improvement still has translated into a 31.3 K%. This is likely to be Barrero's last hurrah until the Reds wave of shortstops are ready for the big club.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
The Enquirer After spending most of the 2022 season in a slump, Jose Barrero is hitting the ball well at Reds spring training.
MARCH 7, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM
Playing time on rise Barrero will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Before resting in Sunday's 8-1 loss to Chicago, Barrero had started in each of the past five games. He'll be back in the lineup as the series with the Cubs shifts to Cincinnati, but the 24-year-old hasn't done much to prove that he's deserving of a full-time role heading into 2023. Over his last 12 games, Barrero has gone 5-for-41 with a 48.8 percent strikeout rate.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench again Sunday Barrero is not in the lineup Sunday against the Brewers.
Impact Barrero is 6-for-44 with 22 strikeouts in his past 12 appearances and finds himself on the bench Sunday for the third time in Cincinnati's past four games. Kyle Farmer will shift to shortstop while Spencer Steer mans the hot corner.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Retreats to bench Barrero isn't in the lineup Saturday against Milwaukee.
Impact Barrero went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Friday and will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Kyle Farmer is starting at shortstop and batting third.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Barrero isn't starting Thursday against the Brewers.
Impact Barrero is on the bench for a second consecutive matchup after going 2-for-12 with a run and five strikeouts over his last three games. Kyle Farmer will start at shortstop and bat third.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Wednesday Barrero isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox.
Impact Barrero started the last three games and went 2-for-12 with a run and five strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Spencer Steer starts at shortstop and bats seventh.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench for matinee Barrero isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Barrero's playing time has declined recently, and he'll head to the bench for the fourth time in the last five games. Kyle Farmer is starting at shortstop and batting third during Saturday's matinee.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sits second straight Barrero isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against St. Louis.
Impact Barrero currently has a .443 OPS during the month of September and Friday marks the fourth game in the past week that he will miss. His absence will cause many shifts in the Reds' defense -- Kyle Farmer will start at shortstop, moving Spencer Steer to third base, Donovan Solano to first, Jake Fraley to designated hitter, TJ Freidl to left field and giving Aristides Aquino a chance to start in right field, batting fifth.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Enquirer During a tough stretch at the plate for Jose Barrero, David Bell gave him two days to reset and work on adjustments.
AUGUST 30, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM
Resting Sunday Barrero is not in Sunday's lineup against the Pirates, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Impact Barrero had started 15 consecutive games since being recalled Aug. 3. However, he's hit just .193 with a near 51 percent strikeout rate in that span. Matt Reynolds will take over at shortstop and hit sixth in Barrero's place.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Barrero gets game-ending hit as Reds beat Phillies 1-0
Jose Barrero hit a game-ending RBI single off Seranthony Domínguez with two out in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0AUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After Nick Lodolo delivers best start of his career, Jose Barrero gives Reds walk-off win Jose Barrero delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning in the Cincinnati Reds’ 1-0 victory at Great American Ball Park.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM
Barrero gets key hit as Reds stop slide with win over Cubs
Jose Barrero hit a tiebreaking RBI single in Cincinnati’s three-run fifth inning, and the Reds stopped a five-game slide with an 8-5 victory over the Chicago CubsAUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swipes first bag Barrero went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Mets.
Impact The 24-year-old shortstop pilfered his first bag of the year in the majors after going 5-for-7 on steal attempts through 55 games for Triple-A Louisville. Barrero has gone 4-for-18 in five games since his promotion while striking out nine times, but the Reds have nothing to lose by giving him consistent playing time down the stretch and seeing if he can make the necessary adjustments.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs pair of homers Barrero went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Brewers.
Impact Barrero's first two hits of the season left the yard, as he hit a two-run shot in the fourth inning and added a solo homer in the sixth. The 24-year-old struggled to a .209/.262/.377 slash line in 55 games with Triple-A Louisville, though he managed nine homers in the minors. He's expected to get an extended audition at shortstop, with Kyle Farmer making a full-time move to third base, per Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoining big club The Reds recalled Lopez from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. He'll start at shortstop and bat eighth in Wednesday's series finale in Miami.
Impact Barrero began the season in Louisville and has slashed just .209/.262/.377 with nine homers, 27 runs, 24 RBI and five stolen bases over 55 games with the Triple-A club. In spite of his lackluster performance in the minors, the 24-year-old will join the active roster as infield depth after Brandon Drury was traded to the Padres on Tuesday.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
