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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 Sox

MAY 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Jose Barrero hits a GRAND SLAM to give the Reds an 8-0 lead over the Red Sox

MAY 31, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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

Not in lineup Tuesday Barrero (hamstring) is not in the Reds' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

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

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

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Barrero's grand slam lifts Reds to 9-8 win over Red Sox

Jose Barrero hits a GRAND SLAM to give the Reds an 8-0 lead over the Red Sox