MIAMI –– Over the last week, the Cincinnati Reds traded five key big leaguers for prospects in an effort to improve the team’s long-term outlook. Now, on the MLB roster, they’re making more decisions that are prioritizing the future.
The Reds activated shortstop Jose Barrero, a top prospect, on Wednesday, and he’ll be the Reds’ starting shortstop going forward. With Barrero, 24, filling that spot, Kyle Farmer will get the bulk of his playing time at third base going forward.
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“Every player gets to a point – every good player – where I believe there’s no real development left except at the Major League level,” Reds manager David Bell said.