Reds: Kyle Farmer must continue to start at shortstop over Jose Barrero

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 14: Shortstop Kyle Farmer #17 of the Cincinnati Reds throws to first. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Jose Barrero was called up the big leagues yesterday following the unfortunate news that Jesse Winker was headed to the injured list. There is no doubt that Barrero is the future shortstop of the Cincinnati Reds, but this season, the position belongs to Kyle Farmer.

Strange as it may seem, the Reds chose to recall Barrero rather than Nick Senzel. Senzel was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, and according to Bats’ manager Pat Kelly, via The Athletics’ C. Trent Rosecrans, Senzel still isn’t 100% healthy.

Senzel’s health is likely the biggest rationale as…