Feb 26, 2024; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jose Barrero (2) catches a fly ball in the third inning during a MLB spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images

Former Cincinnati Reds Infielder Re-Signs With Baltimore Orioles

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Oct 3, 2025 10:39 AM ET

Former Cincinnati Reds infielder Jose Barrero signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles for the 2026 season with an invitation to MLB spring training, according to Francys Romero.

Barrero played in 161 games for the Reds from 2020-2023, slashing 186/.242/.255 with 20 extra-base hits.

The 27-year-old played in 22 games for the St. Louis Cardinals this season, slashing .138/.194/.276 with two extra-base hits.

Barrero has always played well in the minor leagues, but seems to struggle every time he's on a Major League roster.

He was Cincinnati's No. 5 prospect in 2020.

You can see the full post about Barrero below:

Source: Cuban utility player José Barrero (27) signed a minor league contract, renewing with the Baltimore Orioles for the 2026 season with an invitation to MLB spring training camp.

Barrero played 22 games during the 2025 season with the St. Louis Cardinals. pic.twitter.com/mSAV3HRz2O
— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) October 2, 2025