Oakland A's 2021 Community Prospect List #8: Luis Barrera has tools to reach majors soon
But will it be as an everyday starter, or a useful bench player?
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But will it be as an everyday starter, or a useful bench player?
Right-hander reached majors at age 25 after missing two years to injury
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