PT TOMORROW: NL Central- Barrero's chance already slipping in CIN?

Cincinnati Reds

The Reds finally paved the path for Jose Barrero (SS, CIN) to return to the major leagues in early August by shifting Kyle Farmer (SS/3B, CIN) to third base. Prior to a rest day Sunday, Barrero had started 15 straight games at shortstop. The results have been concerning to say the least, highlighted by a remarkably low 49 ct%. There are positives to the profile (109 PX, 147 Rspd), but Barrero’s inability to make contact has derailed any chance of consistent success. While his time in the majors has been brief this season, his strikeout problems appear to have become engrained at some point. Though he consistently struck out at a rate in the low 20s throughout most of his time in the minors, Barrero struck out at a...

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