The Cardinals announced that they have claimed infielder/outfielder off waivers from the Reds. Infielder/outfielder has been designated for a signment as the corresponding move. Hampson, 30, joins his third team of the season and the sixth of his career. The increasingly well-traveled utilityman has taken 60 plate appearances between the D-backs and Reds but mustered only a .167/.310/.188 batting line in that time. Its not an impre sive batting line, but Hampson has typically been known more for his speed and defensive versatility than his production in the batters box. Statcast pegs him in the 85th percentile of big leaguers in terms of average sprint speed, and Hampson has extensive experience at second base, shortstop and acro s all three outfield positions (mostly center). Hes also logged 121 big league innings at third base. In parts of eight major league seasons, Hampson is a .238/.301/.357 hitter. Its not the most exciting profile, but Hampson is faster and more versatile than Barrero, who has also struggled considerably at the plate in limited time with St. Louis. The former Reds top prospect Phil Bickford Jersey has appeared in 22 games but tallied only 31 plate appearances, batting just .138/.194/.276. Barrero has played in parts of five major league seasons and batted .182/.238/.257 in 478 turns at the plate between the Reds and Cardinals. Because hes out of minor league options, Barrero couldnt simply be sent down to Triple-A. Hed first need to clear waivers which may be his ultimate destination now that hes been designated for a signment. The Cards will have five days to find a trade partner before they have to put Barrero on waivers (a 48-hour proce s) in order to have his DFA resolved within the one-week maximum. He can, of course, be placed on waivers at any point between now and day five, if the team sees fit. Barrero has had a big season in Triple-A this year, hitting .299/.396/.517 in 101 plate appearances. Hes a career .247/.324/.475 hitter in parts of five Triple-A seasons. Barrero has played primarily shortstop in his career but has logged more outfield time in recent years as Cincinnati and St. Louis both looked to expand his versatility. Nestor Cortes Jersey
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