JOSE BARRERO NEWS

Resumes swinging Barrero (hand) has resumed swinging in the batting cages, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Barrero recently suffered a setback in his recovery but has been progressing since then. While the 24-year-old hasn't yet hit in any extended spring training games, he's been playing the field in those matchups and has picked up a bat once again. It's not yet clear when he'll be in the mix to rejoin the big-league club.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits snag in recovery Barrero (hand) suffered a setback in his recovery, though he's back to where he was prior to the setback, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Barrero played the field in extended spring games in late April but had to be backed off for a bit. He's able to take the field again now, but he's still a few steps away from being ready to return.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing field recently Barrero (hand) has been playing in the field at the Reds' extended spring training facility recently, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Reds indicated last week that Barrero had begun a hitting progression, and his return to fielding indicates another step in his recovery. The 24-year-old is expected to ramp up his hitting next week and should be in the mix for a rehab assignment sometime after that. Although he's made progress in his recovery recently, he doesn't yet have a timetable to rejoin the major-league club.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts swinging again Barrero (hand) is set to begin a hitting progression Wednesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barrero has been idle for the past month while he waited for his left hand to heal after undergoing surgery to repair his hamate bone, but the 24-year-old looks like he's now ready to begin ramping up for a return. Since he'll essentially need to complete spring training all over again following his shutdown, Barrero is likely at least a week or more away from beginning a minor-league rehab assignment. Whenever he's activated from the IL, Barrero could push for work at third base or second base, depending on the health of Jonathan India (hamstring), Mike Moustakas (biceps) and Donovan Solano (hamstring).

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opening on 10-day injured list Barrero (hand) will begin the season on the 10-day injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Barrero underwent surgery on the hamate bone in his left hand in late March and was given a six-week timetable. That means he'll get to avoid the 60-day injured list, but it will still be awhile before he's ready to go. Kyle Farmer should be the everyday shortstop until he returns.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Barrero's wrist surgery; Gutierrez's 1st start GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Reds came into camp expecting young shortstop Jose Barrero to compete for a roster spot or potentially challenge his w...

MARCH 23, 2022 • MLB.COM

Undergoes hand surgery Barrero underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the hook of his hamate bone in his left hand, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barrero could have had the chance to push for a starting role to open the season, but he'll now be on the injured list until at least early May. Kyle Farmer looks to be safe at shortstop in Barrero's absence.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss six weeks Barrero has a hamate injury in his left hand and is expected to miss approximately six weeks, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barrero didn't appear in the first few Cactus League games due to left wrist soreness, and the issue will force him to miss time to begin the regular season. The 23-year-old will receive a second opinion from a hand specialist Monday, but it appears as though he'll be unavailable for the first few weeks of the regular season. Barrero should have a chance to carve out at-bats once he returns to full health, but Donovan Solano should see a slight uptick in playing time to begin the year.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with left wrist soreness Manager David Bell said Saturday that Barrero hasn't yet appeared in a Cactus League game due to left wrist soreness, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Barrero's absence sounds mainly precautionary at this point, and Bell said that the 23-year-old will be re-evaluated in the coming days. Once he's fully healthy, he should see increased opportunities for playing time after the Reds traded Eugenio Suarez to the Mariners on Monday.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opportunities open up Barrero could see an heavier workload than previously expected for the Reds this season following the departure of Eugenio Suarez on Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enq...

Impact Suarez and Jesse Winker were traded to the Mariners on Monday, which provides an opportunity for Barrero since none of the returning players are infielders. Barrero appeared in 21 big-league games last season and hit .200/.286/.320 in 56 plate appearances while seeing some time in center field, but he's focusing on shortstop at spring training this year. Kyle Farmer handled most of the work at shortstop in 2021 but could be more involved at third base with Suarez now out of the picture.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Focusing on shortstop Barrero will focus on shortstop in spring training, rather than at center field, Reds GM Nick Krall told Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer. "He's a shortstop. He's comin...

Impact Barrero only played sparingly at shortstop after his promotion to the majors last season, only playing nine of his 23 games there as the Reds rode out most of the stretch run with Kyle Farmer at the position. That dynamic might not be in play in 2022, with the Reds having diminished expectations, at least based on their lack of offseason player activity.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds notes: Will Jose Barrero be the Cincinnati Reds starting shortstop in 2022? Jose Barrero saw his 2021 season as one step closer to a breakout year in 2022.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Starting in outfield Barrero (undisclosed) is playing center field and batting seventh in Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 23-year-old hasn't played since Tuesday, but he returns to make his first career start in the outfield. Barrero has hit .190 in 21 at-bats this season and draws a tough matchup in Clayton Kershaw on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sore following collision Barrero won't start Sunday against St. Louis, as he's still sore after exiting Saturday's game following a collision with teammate Tyler Naquin, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic...

Impact The exact nature and severity of Barrero's injury is unclear, but he's yet to be diagnosed with anything other than soreness. Eugenio Suarez starts at shortstop in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Welcome aboard, rook: Barrero rips GW hit ST. LOUIS -- Freshly called up when regular shortstop Kyle Farmer left for paternity leave Friday, Jose Barrero made a delivery of his own....

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • MLB.COM

C. Trent Rosecrans: Jose Barrero is in the Reds' lineup playing... - The Athletic Jose Barrero is in the Reds' lineup playing shortstop on Friday against the Cardinals, activated after the team put Kyle Farmer on the pater...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back in big leagues Barrero was recalled by the Reds on Friday.

Impact Barrero takes the spot of Kyle Farmer, who was placed on the paternity list. He'll fill in for Farmer at shortstop for Friday's game against the Cardinals and may start there Saturday and Sunday as well, but it's not clear whether or not he'll have a roster spot once Farmer returns.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned, joins taxi squad The Reds optioned Barrero to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday and assigned him to the taxi squad, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact The infield prospect has appeared in six games and gone 2-for-12 with a double since being called up Aug. 16. Barrero's roster spot was needed for the versatile Asdrubal Cabrera, who joined the Reds on Saturday after being claimed off waivers.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

C. Trent Rosecrans: The Reds have optioned SS Jose Barrero to... - The Athletic The Reds have optioned SS Jose Barrero to Triple-A Louisville and assigned him to the team's Taxi Squad, meaning he'll stay with the team in...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jose Barrero may be the shortstop of the future, but Cincinnati Reds moving him around now Jose Barrero has started one game at shortstop and one game at second base since he was promoted last week, and he's learning center field.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Barrero '100%' open to playing center field CINCINNATI – Although it’s unlikely to happen imminently, shortstop Jose Barrero felt confident that he could make his professional debut in...

AUGUST 20, 2021 • MLB.COM

Notches first two hits of 2021 Barrero went 2-for-3 with a double in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Barrero struggled in his first cup of coffee in the big leagues last year at age 22. He responded by slashing .303/.378/.532 with 17 homers and 15 steals in 80 games between Double-A and Triple-A to open 2021, earning another look in Cincinnati. Barrero is a top prospect in the organization, and his performance Wednesday was a bright spot for the Reds -- Barrero also turned a pair of double plays alongside Jonathan India. However, Kyle Farmer has emerged as a viable major-league shortstop this season and Barrero has no professional outfield experience, so there does not appear to be a path to regular at-bats at the moment.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds notes: Michael Lorenzen staying on the attack; Jose Barrero learning the outfield Cincinnati Reds' Michael Lorenzen has pitched 9 2/3 scoreless innings since returning from a shoulder strain.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Reds recall No. 4 prospect Jose Barrero The Reds are recalling No. 4 prospect Jose Barrero from Triple-A Louisville, the club announced on Monday. Outfielder Jesse Winker was place...

AUGUST 16, 2021 • MLB.COM

Gets first MLB call-up of 2021 The Reds recalled Barrero from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact The 23-year-old infielder will be joining the big club for the first time in 2021 after getting a 24-game trial with Cincinnati during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign. With the benefit of playing on an everyday basis in the minors this season, Barrero has improved his plate approach and has tapped into more power, slugging 17 home runs between Louisville and Double-A Chattanooga in 2021 after having left the yard only 14 times in his first three professional seasons. Though Cincinnati views Barrero as a potential long-term solution in the middle infield, he may be relegated to a depth role during his upcoming stint in majors. Second baseman Jonathan India (.860 OPS) has been a National League Rookie of the Year frontrunner, while shortstop Kyle Farmer has overcome a sluggish start to the season to churn out a .971 OPS since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE