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Cardinals Banking On Ex-Top Prospect Upside In Polarizing Move

The St. Louis Cardinals have had an interesting week so far. St. Louis officially optioned red-hot infielder Thomas Saggese to the minors on Monday and brought up young utility man Jose Barrero.

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With a record of 11-17 entering Monday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, the St. Louis Cardinals have been needing a spark to drive them to the top of a favorable National League Central division.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / April 28

Cardinals add INF Jose Barrero, option Thomas Saggese

The St. Louis Cardinals selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Jose Barrero from Triple-A Memphis on Monday and optioned infielder Thomas Saggese.

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Cardinals Add Outfield Depth, Call Up Former Reds Top Prospect

The St. Louis Cardinals sent down their No. 4 prospect, Thomas Saggese, and called up former highly touted Cincinnati Reds prospect Jose Barrero. Barrero will join the team ahead of a four-game series against the Reds on Monday.

Jose Barrero News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Cardinals to select Jose Barrero’s contract

The Cardinals will select Jose Barrero’s contract prior to Monday’s game with the Reds, according to reporter Francys Romero.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 15

Ex-Reds Homegrown Talent 'Should' Be Used As Cardinals Utility Player To Begin 2025

A former Cincinnati Reds homegrown talent could soon become a St. Louis Cardinals utility player after showcasing an impressive spring training outing.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 16

Cardinals, Jose Barrero Agree To Minor League Deal

The Cardinals and utility man Jose Barrero are in agreement on a minor league deal, according to a report from Francys Romero. Per Romero, the deal also includes an invite to big league Spring Training.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 27, 2024

Lorenzen, Hernandez to the i.l., Barrero outrighted

The Rangers have made their final roster decisions in advance of Opening Day The Texas Rangers announced today that pitchers Michael Lorenzen and Jonathan Hernandez will start the season on the 10 day injured list.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 10, 2024

Could Rangers See Another Reclamation Project In Jose Barrero?

Perhaps the Texas Rangers have another reclamation project in mind. The club claimed infielder/outfielder Jose Barrero off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 9, 2024

Rangers place RHP Carson Coleman on 60-day IL, claim Jose Barrero from Reds

The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Carson Coleman on the 60-day injured list on Saturday as the pitcher continues his recovery following his April 2023 Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

Texas Rangers News / Inside The Diamonds / March 9, 2024

Texas Rangers Roster Moves 3/9

The Texas Rangers have acquired utility player Jose Barrero off of waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. The Cuban native was out of minor league options, forcing the Reds to place him on waivers.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 9, 2024

Texas Rangers Snag Prospect From Cincinnati Reds

The Reds reassigned Lyon Richardson to minor league camp on Saturday. He was also optioned to Triple-A Louisville. The Rangers claimed Jose Barrero after the Reds parted ways with him.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9, 2024

Rangers Claim Jose Barrero Off Waivers From Reds

The Rangers announced that infielder Jose Barrero was claimed off waivers from the Reds. Reporter Francys Romero (X link) revealed earlier today that

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 5, 2024

Cincinnati Reds Bench Options: Jose Barrero or Josh Harrison?

The Cincinnati Reds signed Josh Harrison to a minor league contract on Monday. Does he have the edge to be their 26th man or will Jose Barrero get the nod? Barrero is penciled into the 26-man roster, as of now, due to his lack of minor leage options.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 16, 2024

Jose Barrero is Down to His Last Shot With Cincinnati Reds

Jose Barrero will begin the 2024 Major League Baseball season at a crossroads that will determine his future with the Cincinnati Reds and possibly professional baseball.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12, 2022

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Nearly halfway through the month of August, the baseball world focused its attention on a matchup between two teams fighting near the bottom of the NL Central.

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