JOSE BARRERO NEWS

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 1-0

AUGUST 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 Cubs

AUGUST 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

Hitting struggles continue Barrero is hitting just .208/.263/.360 with 81 strikeouts in 213 plate appearances at Triple-A Louisville.

Impact Barrero seemingly hasn't recovered as a hitter after having surgery to remove his hamate bone this spring. While it would be capricious to completely write off his chances of competing at the big league level, his window of doing that with the Reds is closing fast. They arguably have three shortstops in the system that are more highly regarded than Barrero, with Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain just a level below him at Double-A.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated, sent down Monday Barrero (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Barrero's rehab assignment was scheduled to end Wednesday, and he'll remain in Louisville now that he's back to full health. The 24-year-old appeared in 14 games during his rehab assignment and slashed .204/.316/.449 with three homers, six runs, six RBI and a stolen base. He'll be a candidate to provide utility depth for the major-league club at some point later in the year.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In store for lengthy rehab Reds manager David Bell confirmed Sunday that Barrero (hand) will likely require the full 20-day rehab window at Triple-A Louisville before being activated from the 10-day injured...

Impact Sidelined since undergoing surgery in late March to repair the hook of the hamate bone of his left hand, Barrero was cleared to join Louisville on Friday to begin the rehab assignment. In addition to picking up at-bats to regain his timing at the plate after having not played in a competitive game since October, Barrero will need to prove he can handle the rigors of playing a full nine innings in the middle infield on back-to-back days while he's at Louisville. The Reds may not have an everyday role in the big leagues available for him once he's back to full strength, so Barrero could still be activated from the IL and optioned to Louisville once his 20-day rehab window concludes.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab stint Barrero (hand) is reporting to Triple-A Louisville to begin a rehab assignment Friday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Barrero has been on the injured list all season after undergoing surgery on his hand in March, but he's now in the final stages of his rehab program. The 24-year-old figures to require an extended run with Louisville to get up to speed before being activated from the injured list.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Barrero (hand) could start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville later this week, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Barrero has been out all year after undergoing surgery on the hamate bone in his left hand in late March. He was originally given a six-week timetable but hit a setback in early May. He's making progress again, however, so while he's already missed his originally timeline, his return doesn't appear to be too far off.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE