The Reds reassigned Lyon Richardson to minor league camp on Saturday. He was also optioned to Triple-A Louisville.
The Rangers claimed Jose Barrero after the Reds parted ways with him. He posted a .218 batting average and .295 on-base percentage with two home runs and 17 RBI in 133 at-bats last season.
The #Reds today reassigned to minor league camp and optioned to Triple-A Louisville RHP Lyon Richardson.
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) March 9, 2024
Additionally, IF/OF Jose Barrero was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.
Jose Barrero best season in the big leagues was a 65 wRC+…
— Bryce Spalding (@bryce_spalding) March 9, 2024
As a guy that literally used to argue daily for the guy, idk why people are shocked he got DFA’d or “didn’t get anything for him” in a trade. #Reds
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