Jose Barrero starting for Reds Friday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jose Barrero is in the lineup Friday in the team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

What It Means:

Barrero is getting the nod at shortstop while batting seventh in the order against Cardinals starter Jon Lester. He's taking the roster spot of Kyle Farmer, who was placed on the paternity list.

In 14 plate appearances this season, Barrero has a .167 batting average with a .536 OPS and 1 run.