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Producing at plate early Barrera is 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI, a walk, a stolen base, a hit by pitch and three runs across his first four Cactus League games.

Impact After a visa issue slightly delayed his arrival at spring training, Barrera has made an early impression despite not seeing his first Cactus League action until Friday. He's played in four straight games and went 1-for-2 with an RBI single and a run in Monday's loss to the Royals. The 25-year-old reportedly has an outside chance of wresting the fourth outfield spot from Seth Brown with a strong spring, and the latter's .091 average (1-for-11) over his first eight games seemingly gives Barrera's chances an early boost.

MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Working out with team Barrera resolved his visa issues and was cleared to join the Athletics for workouts over the weekend, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that he initially planned to have Barrera make his Cactus League debut Wednesday against the Rockies, but after consulting the training staff, the decision was made to have the 25-year-old instead take part in batting practice and conditioning work over the next few days. Barrera is expected to compete for a reserve role in the Oakland outfield this spring, but he's most likely to open the season at Triple-A Las Vegas.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Visa issues resolved Barrera has resolved his visa issues and is in Arizona, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Barrera missed the start of spring training, but he'll now undergo intake testing prior to joining the team in camp. He could compete for a backup role in the outfield this spring after slashing .324/.365/.490 at Double-A Midland in 2018 and 2019.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet in camp Barrera has yet to arrive at spring training due to visa issues, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Barrera is expected to compete for a backup outfield spot during spring training, but manager Bob Melvin revealed Wednesday that he's a late arrival at camp due to issues entering the country. However, the team is hopeful that he'll be able to join the team soon.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could push for backup outfield spot Barrera could push Seth Brown for the fourth outfielder spot with a strong spring, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Barrera is one of the organization's brightest prospects, having averaged a .324/.365/.490 line (384 total plate appearances) at Double-A Midland during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. The 25-year-old has also been at spring training over the last two seasons, and he hit .286 (8-for-28) with a triple and five RBI across 13 Cactus League games in 2020 before the COVID-19 shutdown. Barrera has extensive experience at all three outfield spots as well, making him a viable candidate to push the similarly versatile Brown.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oakland A’s: Luis Barrera deserves a look in 2021 The Oakland A's will potentially have an opening in their outfield next season. Luis Barrera deserves a look for the starting nod. This comi...

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

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OCTOBER 14, 2020 • MLB.COM