Availability
The Orioles optioned INF José Barrero to Triple-A Norfolk.
Fantasy Impact
Barrero was unable to earn a spot on the Orioles Opening Day roster.
The Orioles have informed utility player Jose Barrero that he has not made the Opening Day roster and will begin the season at Triple-A Norfolk.
Fantasy Impact
Barrero re-upped with the O's on a minor league deal in October, but struggled in camp, going just 4-for-38 (.105), although he did homer twice and double once in his 40 trips to the plate. The 27-year-old has appeared in the big leagues in five of the last six seasons and is a career .182 hitter with five homers, nine steals, and a .470 OPS across 478 trips to the plate.
The Orioles signed Jose Barrero to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact
Barrero most recently elected free agency after he was designated for assignment by the Cardinals. He'll look to work his way up to the majors with the Orioles.
Jose Barrero has elected free agency.
Fantasy Impact
Barrero was designated for assignment earlier this week and elected free agency over accepting an outright assignment. He reportedly has drawn interest from a team in Japan's NPB.
The Cardinals designated Jose Barrero for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
St. Louis claimed Garrett Hampson off waivers as the corresponding move. Barrero will head to waivers as a result.