JOSE BARRERO NEWS

Returns on minor-league pact Barrero agreed Thursday to a new minor-league contract with the Orioles, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Barrero split time in 2025 between the Cardinals and Orioles organizations and appeared in 22 games at the big-league level, all of which came with St. Louis. After being dropped from the Cardinals' 40-man roster in late June, Barrero elected free agency and caught on with the Orioles on a minor-league pact. He proceeded to spend the rest of the season at Triple-A Norfolk, slashing .190/.261/.344 with eight home runs and nine stolen bases across 218 plate appearances. While his new minor-league deal could include an invitation to major-league spring training, the 27-year-old utility man should be viewed as a long shot to win an Opening Day bench role with Baltimore.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nets MiLB deal with Orioles The Orioles signed Barrero to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Barrero elected free agency last week after being removed from the Cardinals' 40-man roster and he has quickly found a new home. The 27-year-old played sparingly in St. Louis, putting up a .470 OPS in 31 plate appearances. Barrero will give the Orioles some experienced utility depth at Triple-A Norfolk.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Opts for free agency Barrero cleared waivers and elected free agency Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Barrero was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Tuesday and will pursue alternative professional options. The outfielder logged a poor .470 OPS in 31 plate appearances with St. Louis this season, but he slashed .299/.396/.517 in 101 plate appearances at Triple-A Memphis.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Opts for free agency Barrero cleared waivers and elected free agency Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Barrero was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Tuesday and will pursue alternative professional options. The outfielder logged a poor .470 OPS in 31 plate appearances with St. Louis this season, but he slashed .299/.396/.517 in 101 plate appearances at Triple-A Memphis.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Cardinals designated Barrero for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Barrero played sparingly after being added to the roster in late April and slashed just .138/.194/.276 in 26 contests. The transaction clears a spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for the addition of waiver claim Garrett Hampson.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Abbott throws 7 strong innings, lifts Reds to 4-1 win over the Cardinals

Andrew Abbott retired the final 18 batters he faced in seven commanding innings, and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-1 win against the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 22 • Associated Press

Filling in for resting Scott Barrero will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Barrero will draw his eighth start of the season Sunday, entering the lineup as a replacement for a resting Victor Scott. With Scott struggling to a .498 OPS over 80 plate appearances versus left-handed pitching this season, the right-handed-hitting Barrero could end up settling into the short side of a platoon in center field.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for resting Scott Barrero will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Barrero will draw his eighth start of the season, replacing a resting Victor Scott. With Scott struggling to a .498 OPS over 80 plate appearances versus left-handed pitching this season, Barrero could end up carving out a short-side platoon role in center field.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in victory Barrero went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Monday's 6-3 win against the Pirates.

Impact Barrero plated half of the Cardinals' runs in the contest, knocking a solo shot in the third inning and adding a two-run double in the sixth. The homer was the 27-year-old's first as a big-leaguer since 2023 -- he spent all of his time last year and the beginning of this season in the minors. Barrero has gotten into six contests with the Cardinals since being called up in late April and has gone 3-for-13.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Barrero makes impact with new opportunity - hits first HR since '23 ST. LOUIS -- The last time Jose Barrero had homered in an MLB game before Monday night, it was almost two years ago, and he was still consid...

MAY 6 • MLB.COM

Contreras homer sparks Cardinals over Pirates 6-3

Willson Contreras hit a go-ahead home run in a four-run sixth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Monday night for their third straight victory

MAY 6 • Associated Press

'I'm going to enjoy it': Barrero relishing long-awaited return to Majors CINCINNATI -- Utilizing the English-to-Spanish translation skills of bullpen catcher Kleininger Teran to answer the first eight questions ab...

APRIL 29 • MLB.COM

Call-up official The Cardinals selected Barrero's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Impact He'll join the 26-man active roster as a replacement for Thomas Saggese, who was optioned to Memphis. After he was unable to win a spot on the Cardinals' Opening Day roster as a utility player, Barrero earned his promotion to the big leagues by slashing .299/.396/.517 with four home runs and four stolen bases over 23 games at Triple-A. The right-handed hitting Barrero has seen most of his professional action in the infield but could end up serving as a short-side platoon mate for Victor Scott in center field.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

On track for promotion The Cardinals are expected to promote Barrero from Triple-A Memphis ahead of Monday's game against the Reds, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact St. Louis hasn't announced a corresponding move, but Alec Burleson and Thomas Saggese have both seen infrequent opportunities of late, making either player a candidate to head to Memphis to receive more consistent playing time. The 27-year-old Barrero attended spring training as a non-roster invitee and fell short in his bid for a spot on the Opening Day squad as a utility player, but he's been a standout performer for Memphis while making starts at shortstop, third base and in center field. He's gotten on base in 18 of his last 19 Triple-A games, slashing .300/.402/.529 with three home runs and five steals during that stretch.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Falls short of roster spot The Cardinals reassigned Barrero to minor-league camp Wednesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Barrero was in the running for the final spot on the Cardinals' bench, but it's looking like that reserve job will go to Jose Fermin. The 26-year-old should play often at Triple-A Memphis between shortstop and the outfield.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals take shortstop Masyn Winn out of lineup due to soreness in right wrist

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn was scratched from the lineup for their exhibition game because of soreness in his right wrist

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Worthy: Former top Reds prospect Jose Barrero is the best of the Cardinals' bench options Jose Barrero might not make good on all the potential he flashed as a top prospect, but the Cardinals don't need him to be a star.

MARCH 14 • STLTODAY.COM

Chance to win roster spot Barrero could be competing with Jose Fermin for the final spot on the Cardinals' bench, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Working in Barrero's favor is that the Cardinals lack a true backup shortstop and are also left-handed heavy in the outfield. The right-handed hitting Barrero is a natural shortstop and can also play the outfield, making him a fit to fill a versatile bench role. Barrero, who is in camp as a non-roster invitee, has two home runs and one stolen base in 11 games this spring. The former top prospect hasn't played in the majors since June of 2023.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Barrero's talent remains tantalizing, but will he hit? WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – With a chiseled, 6-foot-4 frame, silky smooth agility and a smile so bright it seems to be powered by electricity, C...

MARCH 8 • MLB.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...

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • STLTODAY.COM

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could Rangers See Another Reclamation Project In Jose Barrero? Could Jose Barrero be another Texas Rangers reclamation project in the same vein as fellow Cuba native Adolis García?

MARCH 10, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Could Rangers See Another Reclamation Project In Jose Barrero? Could Jose Barrero be another Texas Rangers reclamation project in the same vein as fellow Cuba native Adolis García?

MARCH 10, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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