Jose Barrero
26-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Stats
AVG
.000
HR
0
RBI
0
R
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After three partial seasons in the majors - all as a second-half addition - Barrero parlayed a strong spring into a spot on the Reds' Opening Day roster in 2023. He received ample playing time as a shortstop and center fielder before being swept up in the June transition, when the organization called up a corps of young prospects. At the time, Barrero was batting .218/.295/.323, although he showed an improved eye and reduced his strikeout rate. In 80 games for Triple-A Louisville, the 25-year-old powered up with career-highs in home runs (19) and slugging (.540) while also stealing 20 bags, but he was never recalled to the majors as Cincinnati vied for a playoff spot. The organization's plan for him in 2024 is unclear and a spot on the 40-man roster is in jeopardy. Entering his age-26 season, Barrero's MLB track record does not scream "everyday player," and he has no options left. Read Past Outlooks
Moved off 40-man roster
Barrero was outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday after clearing waivers, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Barrero will end up staying in the Texas organization and should see plenty of playing time at Round Rock this season as he makes the full-time transition to the outfield after spending most of his career to date as an infielder.
Barrero will end up staying in the Texas organization and should see plenty of playing time at Round Rock this season as he makes the full-time transition to the outfield after spending most of his career to date as an infielder.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+8%
OPS vs LHP
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| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .527 | 102 | 3 | 10 | .174 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .488 | 221 | 1 | 17 | .184 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .548 | 58 | 1 | 6 | .196 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .663 | 91 | 1 | 11 | .232 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .497 | 44 | 2 | 4 | .146 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .370 | 130 | 0 | 6 | .153 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+38%
OPS on Road
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| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .409 | 135 | 0 | 8 | .146 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .564 | 188 | 4 | 19 | .206 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Home | .503 | 65 | 0 | 4 | .172 | ||||
| 2023Away | .708 | 84 | 2 | 13 | .253 | ||||
| 2022Home | .324 | 70 | 0 | 4 | .123 | ||||
| 2022Away | .452 | 104 | 2 | 6 | .170 | ||||
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Barrero has had a reputation throughout his ascencion of the minor leagues as a strong defender with the raw tools to be something special at the big league level. He has amassed nearly 300 plate appearances over the past three seasons in the majors and owns a career 14 wRC+ in that time. Remember, 100 is average, so that is how far away Barrero is in moving expectations to reality. He has speed, but a career .215 OBP severely limits his chances to use that speed. He has also struck out in 40% of his plate appearances and has not accepted walks because pitchers have simply overmatched him at the plate as he continues to flail away at major league pitching. He still has one more year of options and Cincinnati would be wise to allow him more development time in Louisville before what is left of his confidence at the major league level evaporates. You can keep him on a watch list in your respective research tools, but he is undraftable outside of 50-round draft and hold formats.
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Waived by Reds, claimed by Rangers
The Reds placed Barrero on waivers Saturday, and the utility player was claimed by the Rangers on the same day.
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Switching to outfield
Barrero, a one-time shortstop prospect, is attempting to earn a roster spot exclusively as an outfielder, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
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Optioned to Triple-A
Barrero was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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Out of lineup again Sunday
Barrero is not in the starting lineup versus the Brewers on Sunday.
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Sitting Saturday
Barrero isn't starting Saturday against the Brewers.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be trade chip
Barrero's pedigree as a prospect might generate moderate trade intrigue, opines C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old shortstop struggled across 149 plate appearances with the Reds this season, slashing just .218/.295/.323. He's fared much better in Triple-A, however, hitting .286 with a .950 OPS through 25 games. Barrero is an expendable piece for Cincinnati given all the other young players that have moved past him on the depth chart, including current starting infielders Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz.
The 25-year-old shortstop struggled across 149 plate appearances with the Reds this season, slashing just .218/.295/.323. He's fared much better in Triple-A, however, hitting .286 with a .950 OPS through 25 games. Barrero is an expendable piece for Cincinnati given all the other young players that have moved past him on the depth chart, including current starting infielders Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz.