MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 01: Jose Garcia #38 of the Cincinnati Reds in action during a preseason game against the Oakland Athletics at Hohokam Stadium on March 01, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Okay, don’t freak out, Reds Country. We’re talking about practice. Yes, I’ll admit it was a little odd and unnerving to see Cincinnati Reds top shortstop prospect, Jose Barrero, taking reps in center field. But, this is likely much ado about nothing.
Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer posted some video to his Twitter feed yesterday evening of Barrero working with Cincinnati’s Game Planning and Outfield Coach Jeff Pickler in center field.