Jose Barrero
SS/CF FA
Mon 10/6/25 9:52 AM

Barrero agreed Thursday to a new minor-league contract with the Orioles, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barrero split time in 2025 between the Cardinals and Orioles organizations and appeared in 22 games at the big-league level, all of which came with St. Louis. After being dropped from the Cardinals' 40-man roster in late June, Barrero elected free agency and caught on with the Orioles on a minor-league pact. He proceeded to spend the rest of the season at Triple-A Norfolk, slashing .190/.261/.344 with eight home runs and nine stolen bases across 218 plate appearances. While his new minor-league deal could include an invitation to major-league spring training, the 27-year-old utility man should be viewed as a long shot to win an Opening Day bench role with Baltimore.

Jose Barrero
SS/CF FA
Wed 7/2/25 12:14 PM

Barrero agreed to a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Wednesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barrero elected free agency last week after being removed from the Cardinals' 40-man roster and he has quickly found a new home. The 27-year-old played sparingly in St. Louis, putting up a .470 OPS in 31 plate appearances. Barrero will give the Orioles some experienced utility depth at Triple-A Norfolk.

Jose Barrero
SS/CF FA
Fri 6/27/25 3:34 PM

Barrero cleared waivers and elected free agency Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barrero was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Tuesday and will pursue alternative professional options. The outfielder logged a poor .470 OPS in 31 plate appearances with St. Louis this season, but he slashed .299/.396/.517 in 101 plate appearances at Triple-A Memphis.

Jose Barrero
SS/CF FA
Tue 6/24/25 4:46 PM

The Cardinals designated Barrero for assignment Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Barrero played sparingly after being added to the roster in late April and slashed just .138/.194/.276 in 26 contests. The transaction clears a spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for the addition of waiver claim Garrett Hampson.

Jose Barrero
SS/CF FA
Sun 6/22/25 2:16 PM

Barrero will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Barrero will draw his eighth start of the season, replacing a resting Victor Scott. With Scott struggling to a .498 OPS over 80 plate appearances versus left-handed pitching this season, Barrero could end up carving out a short-side platoon role in center field.

Jose Barrero
SS/CF FA
Tue 5/6/25 1:55 AM

Barrero went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Monday's 6-3 win against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Barrero plated half of the Cardinals' runs in the contest, knocking a solo shot in the third inning and adding a two-run double in the sixth. The homer was the 27-year-old's first as a big-leaguer since 2023 -- he spent all of his time last year and the beginning of this season in the minors. Barrero has gotten into six contests with the Cardinals since being called up in late April and has gone 3-for-13.

Jose Barrero
SS/CF FA
Mon 4/28/25 2:05 PM

The Cardinals selected Barrero's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
He'll join the 26-man active roster as a replacement for Thomas Saggese, who was optioned to Memphis. After he was unable to win a spot on the Cardinals' Opening Day roster as a utility player, Barrero earned his promotion to the big leagues by slashing .299/.396/.517 with four home runs and four stolen bases over 23 games at Triple-A. The right-handed hitting Barrero has seen most of his professional action in the infield but could end up serving as a short-side platoon mate for Victor Scott in center field.

Jose Barrero
SS/CF FA
Mon 4/28/25 9:50 AM

The Cardinals are expected to promote Barrero from Triple-A Memphis ahead of Monday's game against the Reds, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
St. Louis hasn't announced a corresponding move, but Alec Burleson and Thomas Saggese have both seen infrequent opportunities of late, making either player a candidate to head to Memphis to receive more consistent playing time. The 27-year-old Barrero attended spring training as a non-roster invitee and fell short in his bid for a spot on the Opening Day squad as a utility player, but he's been a standout performer for Memphis while making starts at shortstop, third base and in center field. He's gotten on base in 18 of his last 19 Triple-A games, slashing .300/.402/.529 with three home runs and five steals during that stretch.

Jose Barrero
SS/CF FA
Wed 3/19/25 10:11 AM

The Cardinals reassigned Barrero to minor-league camp Wednesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barrero was in the running for the final spot on the Cardinals' bench, but it's looking like that reserve job will go to Jose Fermin. The 26-year-old Barrero should play often at Triple-A Memphis between shortstop and the outfield.

Jose Barrero
SS/CF FA
Sun 3/9/25 9:09 AM

Barrero could be competing with Jose Fermin for the final spot on the Cardinals' bench, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Working in Barrero's favor is that the Cardinals lack a true backup shortstop and are also left-handed heavy in the outfield. The right-handed hitting Barrero is a natural shortstop and can also play the outfield, making him a fit to fill a versatile bench role. Barrero, who is in camp as a non-roster invitee, has two home runs and one stolen base in 11 games this spring. The former top prospect hasn't played in the majors since June of 2023.