Kyle Farmer
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Jun 2 2024Farmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer started at second base in Saturday's 5-2 loss, but he'll be back on the bench for the series finale. While Minnesota is at full strength in the infield save for Royce Lewis (quadricep), Farmer will likely be relegated to a short-side platoon role at second base with the lefty-hitting Edouard Julien, who is back in the lineup Sunday.
May 1 2024Farmer is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer will hit the bench for Wednesday's series finale after he had started in each of the last five games (three at second base, two at third base). The platoon-happy Twins should continue to find room for the righty-hitting Farmer in the lineup when southpaws are on the mound for the opposition, but Farmer's opportunities at third base will likely become more scarce moving forward. Carlos Correa returned from the 10-day injured list Monday to take back an everyday role at shortstop, and Edouard Julien and Willi Castro look first in line to start at second and third base, respectively, when the Twins oppose righties.
Apr 29 2024Farmer will start at second base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer is included in the lineup for a fourth straight game, but his ongoing presence in the starting nine is a byproduct of the Twins facing three left-handed starting pitchers during that stretch. The 33-year-old is still expected to hit the bench when the Twins oppose right-handers more often than not.
Apr 27 2024Farmer went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's victory over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer finally broke out of a terrible slump as he was hitting .100 (5-for-50) with a .390 OPS in his first 21 games. Farmer is splitting playing time at third base with Jose Miranda with Royce Lewis and Carlos Correa injured. Farmer will likely move to more of a bench role when Correa returns in the next few days with Willi Castro likely to get the most playing time at third base.
Mar 30 2024Farmer is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer got the start at second base for the season opener Thursday and finished 0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts. With the Royals starting right-hander Seth Lugo on Saturday, Edouard Julien will draw the start at second base. However, Farmer may see most of his action at third base with Royce Lewis out a month or more with a quad injury. Willi Castro and Farmer are likely to platoon at third base in his absence.
Mar 28 2024Farmer is starting at second base and batting seventh for the Twins in Thursday's opener versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer gets the nod at the keystone with the Royals starting southpaw Cole Ragans. The 33-year-old utility player had a .781 OPS against left-handed pitching last season for Minnesota.
Mar 2 2024Farmer looks set to platoon with Edouard Julien at second base and serve as the primary backup at shortstop, MLB.com reports. He's hitting 1-for-9 in three games this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Julien could get more playing time if he improves against hit left-handed pitching, but Farmer should get steady starts at second base against lefties to begin the season. Farmer is a plus glove at second base, but his lack of premium power and lower contact rate (74.4%) get him exposed with everyday duty.
Jan 11 2024Farmer agreed to a one-year, $6.3 million contract with the Twins on Thursday that includes a $6.25 million mutual option for 2025, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There's a $250K buyout if the club declines the 2025 option. Farmer is more valuable in real life than in fantasy, as he doesn't have big tools, but he can capably play any position on the infield. He slashed .256/.317/.408 with 11 home runs in 369 plate appearances last season while playing 20-plus games at second base, third base and shortstop.
Sep 15 2023Farmer went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run against the White Sox in a 10-2 win Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer's blast in the seventh inning gave the Twins a 6-0 lead and marked the end of Chicago starter Jose Urena's outing. It was the second straight game with a long ball for Farmer, marking the second time he has gone deep in back-to-back contests this season. Farmer is slashing .254/.311/.424 with 11 home runs, 36 RBI, 42 runs and one stolen base across 106 contests on the campaign.
Sep 5 2023Farmer went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Monday's 20-6 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer slugged one of the Twins' three home runs against position player David Fry, who covered the final four innings of the contest to save the Guardians bullpen in a game Cleveland was already trailing by 10 runs when he took over in the top of the sixth. The 33-year-old utility player is now up to nine home runs on the season, with three coming in his last seven games.
Aug 27 2023Farmer will start at third base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer will pick up a start against Texas lefty Jordan Montgomery while the lefty-hitting Edouard Julien exits the lineup. Though he's posted an .840 OPS since the All-Star break, Farmer's opportunities are likely to be limited mostly to left-handed pitching while the Minnesota infield is at close to full strength.
Jul 18 2023Farmer went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a 23-game span with no homers, Farmer's gone deep in two of his last three games. The infielder is up to six long balls, 21 RBI, 29 runs scored and one stolen base while slashing .246/.313/.393 over 66 contests this season. Farmer should remain a fixture in the lineup versus left-handed pitchers, but he may lose more time against righties once Jorge Polanco (hamstring) returns from the injured list.
Jul 15 2023Farmer went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, one double and two additional RBI in Saturday's win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going without a home run in 23 games, Farmer took Freddy Tarnok yard in the seventh inning for his fifth long ball of the campaign. The multi-hit effort broke Farmer out of a slump where he was 5-for-34 (.147) in his last 14 games.
Jun 14 2023Farmer went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at second base and batting seventh, Farmer chased Corbin Burnes from the game by leading off the seventh inning with his fourth homer of the season. The 32-year-old infielder has started only two of the last seven games, and with Edouard Julien getting a look at the keystone and Royce Lewis handling the hot corner, playing time will likely be scarce for Farmer despite his solid .270/.328/.393 slash line on the season.
May 29 2023Farmer is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Royce Lewis (knee) starting at third base in his return from the 60-day injured list and with Carlos Correa having recently overcome a foot issue, Farmer no longer appears to have a clear path to steady playing time on the left side of the infield. He could challenge Edouard Julien for work at the keystone, but neither player will be anything more than a stopgap solution at the position with Jorge Polanco (hamstring) seemingly close to a return from the 10-day IL. After starting in each of the last nine games, Farmer looks set to see a big downturn in opportunities while he transitions into more of a utility role.
May 20 2023Farmer went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer has logged multiple hits in four of his last six contests, and he's driven in at least one run in five of those games. The 32-year-old continues to hit well, with his latest strong game lifting his season slash line to .319/.377/.478 with three home runs, 14 RBI, 15 runs scored and two doubles through 77 plate appearances.
May 17 2023Farmer is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer will take a seat after he went 3-for-9 with a solo homer, four RBI, two walks and two strikeouts over the first two games of the series. The 32-year-old's hit streak has now reached seven games, and he's batting .370 with two home runs, seven RBI, six run scored and three walks over that stretch. Willi Castro will draw the start at third base and bat eighth in the series finale with Los Angeles on Wednesday.
May 16 2023Farmer went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer continues to hit well since returning from a mouth injury, going 10-for-27 (370) over his last seven contests. He provided an RBI single to open the scoring in the first inning Tuesday, then gave the Twins some insurance with a two-run homer in the ninth. The infielder is up to a .293/.364/.483 slash line with three long balls, 12 RBI, 12 runs scored and two doubles through 18 games.
May 14 2023Farmer went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 16-3 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer has hit safely in five straight games since returning from a mouth injury. Sunday marked his first multi-hit effort in that span, as he led the Twins with three hits in the contest. The hot return to action puts the infielder at a .286/.345/.449 slash line with two home runs, eight RBI, 11 runs scored, two doubles and no stolen bases through 55 plate appearances. Farmer has started all five games since his return at third base, including four contests versus right-handed pitchers, so it appears he's closer to maintaining an everyday role than falling back into a platoon with utility man Willi Castro.
May 12 2023Farmer is batting cleanup for the Twins on Friday against the Cubs, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer is 2-for-6 with a homer since returning Wednesday from surgery to repair his lower lip and bottom teeth, the aftermath of a brutal hit-by-pitch to the jaw back in early April. He could continue to get semi-everyday looks at third base as Jose Miranda works on his craft at Triple-A St. Paul.
May 11 2023Farmer went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 5-3 win against San Diego on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer showed some muscle with a game-tying, 433-foot blast off Yu Darvish in the fourth inning. It was just his second homer of the campaign, though he's played in only 13 contests due largely to an extended IL stint. Farmer was in an 0-for-11 cold spell prior to hitting the injured list, but he has gone 2-for-6 in two contests since his return.
May 10 2023Farmer (mouth) went 1-for-3 in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer missed nearly a month after needing surgery to repair the damage from when he got hit by a pitch versus the White Sox on April 12. The versatile infielder went 0-for-11 in the four games before his injury. He's slashing .235/.289/.353 with a home run, five RBI, six runs scored and no stolen bases through 38 plate appearances this season. Farmer and Willi Castro are expected to share time at third base following Jose Miranda's demotion to Triple-A St. Paul. If it becomes a strict platoon, the righty-hitting Farmer would be on the short side of it.
May 9 2023Farmer (mouth) will go through pregame workouts with the Twins on Tuesday but will not be activated prior to their game against the Padres, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His activation is imminent, however, with manager Rocco Baldelli saying it "could be tomorrow, could be the next day, could be the day after that." Farmer had another scheduled dental procedure Monday as he continues to work his way back from being hit in the face with a pitch last month.
May 7 2023Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Sunday that Farmer (mouth) is "really close" to being activated from the 10-day injured list, with the transaction expected to come as soon as Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer is out of the lineup for Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday after going 3-for-11 with two doubles and a walk through the first three games of his rehab assignment. He's scheduled to undergo a procedure Monday to get some wires removed from his mouth, but assuming all goes well, Farmer could be cleared to resume game action with the big club. Once he's reinstated, Farmer will likely serve as a utility infielder for Minnesota.
Apr 29 2023Farmer (face) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday and hopes to be activated from the injured list May 9, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll play with St. Paul for a week before undergoing oral surgery to remove wires in his jaw on May 8 that sounds like the last steep in his recovery process. Farmer underwent surgery on his lower lip and bottom teeth after being struck by a pitch in the face April 12.
Mar 29 2023Farmer is not in the lineup for Thursday's Opening Day game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Miranda is ready to play third base after battling a shoulder injury early in spring training, and the Twins will go with Joey Gallo and Nick Gordon on the right side of the infield against right-hander Zack Greinke. Trevor Larnach gets the start in left field. Farmer hit .308 with four homers during exhibition play and figures to be active early on -- just not as an everyday starter.
Mar 17 2023Farmer went 2-for-3 with two home runs in Friday's spring training loss to Tampa Bay. He's hitting .381 (8-for-21) with three home runs this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer is set to be Minnesota's primary utility player this season without a set position. However, it's possible he could get steady playing time at third base or first base at the start of the season if Alex Kirilloff (wrist) isn't ready for Opening Day.
Jan 13 2023Farmer agreed to a one-year, $5.585 million contract with the Twins on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old was acquired from the Reds in November and is now officially under contract for 2023, which is his third year of arbitration eligibility. Farmer is likely to open the season in a utility role for Minnesota, especially following the surprise re-signing of Carlos Correa.
Nov 18 2022The Reds agreed to trade Farmer to the Twins on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A late bloomer, Farmer become a regular for the Reds at shortstop over the past couple seasons. He led Cincinnati in plate appearances by a wide margin in 2022, though the team eventually moved Farmer off shortstop to give Jose Barrero, Spencer Steer and others some time late in the year. The 32-year-old Farmer is best utilized as a utility player, and that's almost certainly what he will be with Minnesota.
Sep 28 2022Farmer went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer took Chase De Jong deep in the ninth inning for his 14th homer of the season. Six of those long balls have come in September, and Farmer has also tacked on 17 RBI and 10 runs scored for the month. Despite the hot stretch, Farmer still has a pedestrian .255/.315/.390 line across 560 plate appearances on the campaign.
Sep 23 2022Farmer went 1-for-4 with one homer, one RBI and one run scored in Thursday's loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer produced the only run of the game for Cincinnati with his solo home run off Brandon Woodruff in the bottom of the sixth. The shortstop also struck out twice, as did the majority of the Reds lineup as Woodruff dominated hitters for most of the evening. Farmer now has five home runs this month after hitting just eight total leading up to September. He's also recorded 12 RBI and scored eight runs during his September power surge.
Sep 21 2022Farmer went 1-for-3 with two RBI on Wednesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer made the most of his lone hit by driving in two with a single in the fifth frame. He's had a productive close to the season, as he's tallied 11 RBI and seven runs scored across his last 18 starts. For the season, Farmer has maintained a .258/.318/.385 line across 532 plate appearances.
Sep 14 2022Farmer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer took Miguel Yajure yard in the eighth inning to record his 11th homer of the season. Farmer has three home runs across his last 10 games, also picking up seven RBI and and five runs scored in that span. He has now driven in 66 runs on the campaign, a new career high.
Sep 13 2022Farmer is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer went 1-for-4 with an RBI in the opener, but he will be limited to bench duty in the nightcap. Spencer Steer will man the hot corner in Farmer's place.
Sep 8 2022Farmer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer took an 0-1 sinker from Adrian Sampson over the left field fence for his 10th home run of the season to get the Reds on the board. The 32-year-old has scored in each of his last four games and has four RBI in that span. He is now eight runs shy of his career high of 60 and has tied his career high of 63 RBI.
Aug 28 2022Farmer went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer got the scoring started on the day with a first-inning solo blast, his eighth home run of the season. The 32-year-old, who will start at third base and bat third in Sunday's series finale, is slashing .314/.359/.407 in August.
Aug 25 2022Farmer went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer led off the fourth with a solo homer off lefty starter Cristopher Sanchez to cut Cincinnati's deficit to 6-2. The 32-year-old has hit well recently, recording one hit or more in 11 of his last 13 games with a .345 average in 55 at-bats during that span. The shortstop has been drastically better against left-handed pitching with a .947 OPS in 114 at-bats compared to a .605 OPS in 263 at-bats against righties.
Aug 21 2022Farmer is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer had started 10 consecutive games, during which he hit .405 with four RBI and three runs scored. However, he'll take a seat Sunday with Donovan Solano taking over at the hot corner.
Aug 16 2022Farmer went 3-for-4 with a double in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since returning to the lineup Aug. 9 after a one-game absence due to a stiff neck, Farmer has been one of the hottest hitters in the Cincinnati starting nine. Over the past six contests, Farmer has gone 12-for-25 with a double, a walk, three RBI and one run. He'll be back in the lineup again Tuesday, batting third and manning the hot corner.
Aug 9 2022Farmer (neck) is starting at third base and batting third Tuesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer is back in the lineup after missing Monday's contest with a sore neck. The 31-year-old has gone 3-for-17 with an RBI and a run scored over six games in August.
Aug 8 2022Farmer was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets due neck stiffness, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer was originally slated to play third base and hit fifth Monday, but he will be unable to go due to a sore neck. Mike Moustakas will man the hot corner in Farmer's place, and Donovan Solano will serve as the Reds' designated hitter.
Aug 3 2022Farmer isn't starting Wednesday against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer was hit by two pitches Tuesday against the Marlins, but it's not clear whether his absence from Wednesday's lineup is related. Jose Barrero is starting at shortstop and batting eighth after he was called up Wednesday.
Jul 28 2022Farmer is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat for the first time since July 10 while Matt Reynolds steps in as his replacement at shortstop. Over the Reds' first six games out of the All-Star break, Farmer went 4-for-21 with three doubles, three walks, five runs and three RBI.
Jul 10 2022Farmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a three-game absence to begin the week due to a hand injury, Farmer returned to the lineup Wednesday and started in each of the Reds' last five contests, going 2-for-19 with a double, two runs and an RBI during that stretch. Farmer isn't believed to have suffered any sort of setback with his hand, so his absence from the lineup Sunday is likely just a maintenance day. Matt Reynolds will fill in for Farmer at shortstop.
Jul 6 2022Farmer (hand) is starting Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer didn't appear in any of the last three games due to a hand injury, but he'll start at shortstop and bat cleanup Wednesday. Over his last five games, he's gone 5-for-16 with an RBI, two walks and three strikeouts.
Jul 5 2022Farmer (hand) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer's hand injury will keep him on the bench for the third game in a row, but the Reds seemingly have optimism he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. According to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer, manager David Bell said Farmer was re-evaluated Tuesday and received more good news, though the skipper didn't go into any specifics. Matt Reynolds will fill in at shortstop and should operate as the primary option at the position for however long Farmer is sidelined.
Jul 4 2022Farmer (hand) "likely won't start in the next couple days," according to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer remains on the active roster for now, but he was spotted wearing a soft cast on his injured hand, and it appears he will miss more time. Matt Reynolds will likely serve as Cincinnati's top shortstop until Farmer is ready to return.
Jul 3 2022Farmer (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Matt Reynolds will step in at shortstop in place of Farmer, who exited Saturday's 4-1 loss with a hand injury. Fortunately for Farmer, X-rays on his hand returned negative, so he'll be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener with the Mets and is hopeful to avoid a stint on the injured list.
Jul 2 2022X-rays on Farmer's hand were negative after he was forced to leave Saturday's game, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer said he initially thought he broke his hand when he was plunked by a Spencer Strider pitch in the fifth inning. It sounds like everything is structurally sound, though Farmer admitted he could miss a game or two. The shortstop is not a fantasy superstar, but he has a respectable .280/.345/.411 line with five homers and four steals this season.
Jun 26 2022Farmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer started the past eight games and will receive Sunday off after slashing .276/.344/.345 during that stretch. Matt Reynolds will take over at shortstop and bat sixth.
Jun 15 2022Farmer was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against Arizona for rest purposes, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer was working out prior to Wednesday's matchup but was removed from the lineup approximately an hour before the start of the game. However, the Reds said that he's fine and is simply out of the lineup for rest purposes. It seems likely that he'll be available off the bench during Wednesday's series finale against the Diamondbacks. Matt Reynolds will shift to shortstop and bat third while Albert Almora enters the lineup in left field.
Jun 14 2022Farmer went 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer delivered a two-run single, his third hit of the game, in the 11th inning. Over his last four contests, he's gone 9-for-16 with four RBI, though he has just one extra-base hit in that span. The strong hitting has him up to a .283/.343/.435 slash line with five home runs, 37 RBI, 23 runs scored, four stolen bases and 14 doubles through 54 games overall.
Jun 12 2022Farmer went 4-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop put together his third multi-hit performance in the last six games and his third four-hit effort of the season, although it didn't lead to much actual production. Farmer continues to build on last year's breakout and has found another gear in June, batting .353 (12-for-34) through 10 games with a homer, two steals, four runs and nine RBI.
Jun 8 2022Farmer went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 14-8 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite missing three consecutive games in late May while tending to general soreness, Farmer hasn't missed a beat at the plate. Over his last 15 games dating back to May 17, he's slashing an incredible .442/.500/.750 with four home runs, 17 RBI and 10 runs and two stolen bases. While the production he's turned in the past three weeks is obviously unsustainable -- he's turned in a .475 BABIP during that stretch -- Farmer may be swinging too hot of a bat to ignore in shallower leagues where he may still be available.
Jun 3 2022Farmer is not in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer will get a breather Friday after starting seven straight contests, going 11-for-24 with four homers, 11 RBI, seven runs and a stolen base in those games. Matt Reynolds will get the start at shortstop and bat ninth as the Reds face Josiah Gray on the mound.
Jun 2 2022Farmer went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a stolen base in an 8-1 win Thursday over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being retired in his first two plate appearances, Farmer hit safely in his final two at-bats. He capped off the scoring in the five-run seventh inning with a three-run homer off Josh Rogers. The 31-year-old has been on a tear lately, hitting .452/.489/.810 over his last 12 contests.
May 28 2022Farmer went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer's first-inning blast was all the run production the Reds could muster, but it ended up being enough. He's hit safely in eight straight games, going 14-for-28 (.500) with three of his four homers this season in that span. Overall, he sports a .254/.309/.420 slash line with 25 RBI, 16 runs scored, 11 doubles and two stolen bases in three attempts across 153 plate appearances.
May 26 2022Farmer went 4-for-4 with two homers, five RBIs and three runs scored in Thursday's win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop had missed the previous three games due to general soreness, but Farmer returned in a big way Thursday. He opened the scoring for the Reds with a two-run shot off Cubs starter Justin Steele in the second inning and added a solo blast in the fifth. He also extended Cincinnati's lead to 13-5 in the sixth with a two-run single. Coming into the game, Farmer had just one home run, 17 RBI and was batting .227, but he now has three homers, 22 RBI and is hitting .250.
May 25 2022Farmer (general soreness) isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game due to general soreness, but the issue is considered minor. Matt Reynolds will remain at shortstop and bat ninth.
May 24 2022Farmer (general soreness) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer will take a seat for the second game in a row due to the injury, which is believed to be a minor concern. Matt Reynolds will replace Farmer at shortstop Tuesday and bat ninth for Cincinnati.
May 23 2022Farmer won't play Monday against the Cubs due to soreness, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Exactly where Farmer is sore is unclear, so this may be simply a general wear-and-tear rest day. There hasn't been any indication that he's dealing with a serious injury, but it's still possible he needs more than one day to rest and recover. Matt Reynolds will get the start at shortstop in his absence.
May 21 2022Farmer isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer started in the last three games and went 6-for-10 with two doubles, two RBI and a run. He'll get a breather while Matt Reynolds starts at shortstop with Alejo Lopez taking over at second base.
May 17 2022Farmer (general soreness) will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Tuesday's game in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting out the final two games of the Reds' weekend series in Pittsburgh with the minor injury, Farmer is good to go coming out of Monday's team off day. He should settle back into an everyday role at shortstop, likely closing Alejo Lopez's window to take on extra work in the middle infield.
May 15 2022Farmer (general soreness) is out of Sunday's lineup against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The plan all along was to hold Farmer out of action through the weekend and take advantage of Monday's off day before a potential Tuesday return. Matt Reynolds is starting at shortstop and leading off.
May 14 2022Farmer's absence from the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh is due to general soreness, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The issue doesn't seem particularly serious, as Farmer will be available off the bench, but he isn't expected to return to the lineup until Tuesday's game in Cleveland. Matt Reynolds starts at shortstop Saturday and will likely remain there for Sunday's series finale.
May 5 2022Farmer is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer will get his first day off of the season after starting in each of the Reds' first 24 games and hitting .269 with seven doubles, zero home runs, 10 RBI, seven runs and two stolen bases. Matt Reynolds will spell Farmer at shortstop in the day game after a night game.
Apr 20 2022Farmer will start at shortstop and bat leadoff Wednesday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After moving down to the No. 2 spot in the order in Tuesday's 6-2 loss, Farmer will be back in the table-setting role for the fourth time in five games Wednesday. With Jonathan India (hamstring) landing on the injured list Tuesday, Farmer looks like he'll have security near the top of the order. Farmer is hitting .317 and is getting on base at a .378 clip this season, but the lack of productive and/or healthy bats in the Cincinnati lineup at the moment may not help him pile up runs despite handling leadoff duties.
Apr 16 2022Farmer is starting at shortstop and leading off Saturday against the Dodgers, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's no surprise that Farmer is in the lineup, as he's started every game this season. However, his presence atop the order is significant given that he has primarily hit eighth across his first eight appearances. With southpaw Julio Urias on the mound and Jonathan India (hamstring) sidelined, Farmer will get his chance to lead off.
Apr 10 2022Farmer went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After his sixth-inning steal against the battery of Sean Newcomb and Travis d'Arnaud, Farmer is already halfway to his 2021 stolen base total. Adding a speed element would make Farmer much more interesting from a fantasy standpoint. He's otherwise a modest contributor, even with near-everyday playing time.
Mar 21 2022Farmer remains entrenched as the Reds' starting shortstop with Jose Barrero out for six weeks with a wrist issue, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's possible, maybe even likely, that Farmer will remain the starter at shortstop even when Barrero is healthy enough to play. In previous camps he'd get work at multiple positions in anticipation of being a utility player, but this year he's exclusively getting reps at shortstop.
Mar 13 2022Farmer enters camp as the Reds' starting shortstop, but Jose Barrero can "force the issue," according to manager David Bell, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer, who played through a sports hernia injury over the second half of last season, was worth 1.6 fWAR in 147 games, largely due to his strong defense. He hit .263/.316/.416 on the year, good for a career-best 91 wRC+. Given the direction of the franchise, the Reds will likely turn to the younger Barrero at some point, if not right out of the gates, unless Farmer tops his 2021 production.
Nov 28 2021Farmer played through a sports hernia injury over the second half of the season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reported in October. He eventually sat out the final games of the season and found out he will not need surgery this offseason. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: So far the Reds have not signed one of the many quality free agent shortstops out there, nor is it anticipated that they will do so. Farmer still has to beat out Jose Barrero for the job, if the Reds don't opt to put Barrero in center field first.
Oct 2 2021Farmer (abdomen) will not play in either of the Reds' final two games, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer was held out of Saturday's lineup due to an abdominal strain, and it was later revealed that he would also be sidelined Sunday. He'll close the season with a .263/.316/.416 line to go along with 16 home runs, 63 RBI and 60 runs scored. Jose Barrero starts in Farmer's place at shortstop while hitting sixth Saturday, and he may get another chance to start Sunday.
Oct 1 2021Manager David Bell said Friday that Farmer could miss the remainder of the season after he tweaked his oblique prior to the series opener against the Pirates, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer was initially diagnosed with left abdominal soreness after he was scratched from Friday's lineup, and the injury could keep him out for the final two games of the regular season. Jose Barrero will likely continue to fill in at shortstop if the 31-year-old is held out.
Sep 26 2021Farmer went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer hammered a grand slam off Ryne Harper in the sixth inning to give the Reds a huge 7-1 lead. The 31-year-old utility man has gone 12-for-36 (.333) with two homers and eight RBI over the last nine games. He improved his season OPS to .734 with 16 long balls and 63 RBI.
Sep 20 2021Farmer went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs in the win over the Pirates on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman blasted a Kyle Keller curveball over the fence in seventh inning for his 15th homer of the season. He has at least one hit in 8 of his last nine games. Over those contests, Farmer has batted .314 with four extra-base hits and six RBI.
Sep 16 2021Farmer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop took Sam Howard deep in the eighth inning to tie things up at 4-4, but Mychal Givens faltered in the ninth to keep the Reds tumbling down in the NL wild-card race with their fourth straight defeat. Farmer has set career highs with 14 homers, 52 runs and 55 RBI on the season, but his .256/.309/.403 slash line highlights his limitations as a hitter.
Sep 13 2021Farmer returned from the paternity list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer had been away from the team since Friday. He'll likely return to his role as the Reds' primary shortstop going forward, though it wasn't Jose Barrero who was optioned in his place, so he could potentially have competition. Instead, Brad Brach was designated for assignment.
Sep 10 2021Farmer was placed on the paternity list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Players typically spend three days on paternity leave. That would keep Farmer out for the entirety of the weekend series in St. Louis but leave him ready to return Tuesday in Pittsburgh following Monday's off day. Jose Barrero was called up to take his place on the roster and will start at shortstop Friday.
Sep 1 2021Farmer went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in a 12-2 rout of the Cardinals during the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He launched a two-run shot off Junior Fernandez in the second inning before adding a sacrifice fly in the third. Including his 1-for-3 effort with a run scored in the matinee, Farmer is batting .258 on the year with 13 homers, 49 runs and 51 RBI -- all career highs -- through 126 games.
Aug 30 2021Farmer went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a double in Monday's 3-1 loss to St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer drilled a solo shot off Jon Lester in the second inning and it proved to be the Reds' only run in the loss. He was 10-for-49 (.204) with two doubles since his last home run on Aug. 12. He's up to 12 homers, 48 RBI and a .716 OPS through 436 plate appearances on the year.
Aug 26 2021Farmer will sit Thursday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer has handled a heavy workload at shortstop recently, as Thursday's off day will be just his third in the last 36 games. Jose Barrero will handle shortstop in his absence.
Aug 20 2021Farmer went 2-for-4 with a double and one RBI in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer doubled off Nick Neidert in the fourth inning, driving in Tyler Stephenson. He is riding a current eight-game hitting streak and has at least one hit in 24 of his last 26 games. The 30-year-old is slashing .264/.323/.412 with 11 home runs, 45 RBI and 45 runs scored in 401 plate appearances.
Aug 18 2021Farmer is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unless he's summoned from the bench as a pinch hitter, Farmer will put his seven-game hitting streak on hold Wednesday. Jose Barrero will pick up a start at shortstop in Farmer's stead.
Aug 13 2021Farmer is out of the lineup Friday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer will take a seat Friday after starting the past 23 games and posting a .986 OPS with four homers, six doubles, two triples, 14 RBI and 15 runs during that stretch. Eugenio Suarez will start at shortstop while Mike Moustakas covers third base.
Aug 12 2021Farmer went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer run in Thursday's win over the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One day after batting leadoff, Farmer was moved to the No. 3 spot in the order and slugged his 11th home run of the season in the sixth inning against Josh Tomlin. Farmer has cooled considerably since his red-hot July and is just 5-for-27 (.185) over his last six games, but his two most recent assignments in the batting order suggest the Reds still have plenty of confidence in the 30-year-old Farmer.
Aug 11 2021Farmer will start at shortstop and lead off in Wednesday's game at Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Reds' normal table setter, Jonathan India, getting the day off Wednesday, Farmer will slot in atop the order for the first time all season. After largely struggling to provide an impact in an everyday role at shortstop for much of 2021, Farmer has settled into a groove at the plate since the All-Star break. Through 23 second-half contests, Farmer is slashing .380/.424/.609 with three home runs, 14 runs and 12 RBI.
Jul 31 2021Farmer went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Saturday's loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer put together his third three-hit game in his last five contests, including a solo home run in the fifth inning that gave the Reds a 4-1 lead. The 30-year-old continues to mash since the All-Star break, hitting .446 (25-for-56) in 14 games with three of his 10 homers. Farmer's performance has earned him a promotion to the No. 3 spot in Cincinnati's lineup the past three games.
Jul 24 2021Farmer went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 6-5 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Wade LeBlanc deep in the fourth inning, giving the Reds a brief 3-2 lead in a back-and-forth affair. Farmer has gone 9-for-23 (.391) in six games since the All-Star break with three doubles and a homer, but on the season he's still only slashing .235/.303/.364 with eight home runs, two steals, 30 runs and 30 RBI through 91 contests.
Jul 18 2021Farmer is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old has gone 3-for-8 with a pair of doubles and an RBI in two games after the All-Star break. Dating back to the start of July, Farmer has hit .303 with two home runs and four RBI. Mike Freeman will get the start at shortstop and bat eighth Sunday.
Jul 11 2021Farmer is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer is hitting .250 in seven games since the start of July, though he's gone hitless in five of those contests. Even so, he's tallied a pair of home runs and scored an additional three runs this month. Mike Freeman will get another start at shortstop in Sunday's series finale.
Jul 10 2021Farmer will sit Saturday against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer hits the bench for the third time in the last six games, which may be related to the general soreness he was battling earlier in the week. He hasn't exactly earned everyday at-bats with his performance at the plate, however, as he's hitting just .217/.287/.333 on the year. Mike Freeman takes over at shortstop in his absence.
Jul 8 2021Farmer (soreness) is starting Thursday against the Brewers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager David Bell said that part of the reason Farmer was held out of Wednesday's lineup was due to "body soreness," but he'll be back in action a day later. The 30-year-old will start at shortstop and bat eighth.
Jul 7 2021Manager David Bell said that part of the reason Farmer is not starting Wednesday is that he's dealing with "body soreness," Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It doesn't sound like the soreness is something that will make Farmer entirely unavailable for a period of time, but Bell said that "the more rest he can get, the better." The shortstop figures to be available off the bench Wednesday against the Royals and seems likely to rejoin the starting nine Thursday in Milwaukee.
Jul 6 2021Farmer went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer sat out Monday's game with soreness described as "bumps and bruises" by manager David Bell. The infielder had little trouble at the plate Tuesday, as he launched his seventh homer of the season in the fourth inning. The 30-year-old had his second three-hit effort in the last five games, but he went 0-for-8 in three contests in between. Overall, Farmer is slashing .223/.292/.343 with 28 RBI, 27 runs scored and two stolen bases across 261 plate appearances.
Jul 5 2021Manager David Bell said Farmer is out of the lineup Monday against the Royals to manage some "bumps and bruises," Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old appears to be dealing with some wear-and-tear at the mid-point of the season, and Bell hopes the infielder will be back in the lineup Tuesday. Farmer has struggled offensively since the start of June, slashing .213/.290/.309 with two homers, nine RBI and 13 runs in 31 games.
Jul 2 2021Farmer went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer slammed a solo home run in the ninth inning to tie the game. He added a stolen base in the fifth inning and scored on a Jonathan India double in the second frame. It was the 30-year-old's first combo meal of the season. He doesn't have a lot of power or speed with six long balls and a pair of steals. On the season, he is slashing .222/.289/.330 in 247 plate appearances.
Jun 28 2021Farmer will sit Monday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer hits the bench after starting 19 straight games at shortstop. He hit a modest .231/.311/.323 over that stretch, though that actually increased his OPS on the year to .598. Mike Freeman takes over for him Monday.
Jun 11 2021Farmer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-5 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer hit Cincinnati's fourth homer of the game to extend the lead to 8-0. The infielder has hit safely in three of his last four games, going 4-for-16 (.250) with a homer, a double, and two runs scored in that span. The 30-year-old is slashing .210/.271/.327 with five long balls, 18 RBI, 16 runs scored and a stolen base across 177 plate appearances.
Jun 6 2021Farmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mike Freeman will take over at shortstop in place of Farmer, who has emerged as a regular in the Cincinnati infield since Nick Senzel (knee) and Mike Moustakas (heel) hit the shelf with injuries in mid-May. Farmer's role still appears to be secure, but his fantasy appeal exists mainly in NL-only leagues at this point. Over 161 plate appearances on the season, Farmer has slashed .205/.273/.308 with four home runs, 17 RBI, 14 runs and one stolen base.
May 31 2021Farmer went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and five RBI in Monday's 11-1 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His two-run shot in the third inning blew the game open and spurred Farmer to a career-best five-RBI day. The 30-year-old infielder snapped an 0-for-14 mini-slump with the performance, but on the season he's hitting only .215 with four homers, 13 runs and 17 RBI through 50 games.
May 15 2021Farmer went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer tallied his second three-hit game this week. His home run came in the 11th inning off Ben Bowden to give the Reds a two-run lead. The 30-year-old isn't hitting very well on a day-to-day basis, but he is receiving more playing time due to Joey Votto (thumb) being on the 10-day injured list. Farmer is slashing .241/.337/.337 with two home runs, nine RBI and 11 runs in 95 plate appearances.
May 11 2021Farmer will start at shortstop and bat eighth Tuesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Joey Votto's (thumb) recent move to the injured list has indirectly opened up an everyday role at shortstop for Farmer. With Mike Moustakas moving across the diamond to cover first base while Votto is out, Eugenio Suarez has shifted over to third base to allow Farmer to step in at shortstop. Farmer will be making his fourth straight start at the position Tuesday, but he shouldn't attract much interest outside of NL-only formats. Farmer is hitting .210/.329/.290 on the season and will likely regularly fill a bottom-third spot in the batting order.
May 2 2021Farmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Mike Moustakas recently missing time due to an illness and with Jonathan India (undisclosed) having been moved to the 10-day injured list earlier this weekend, Farmer has benefited from an uptick in work. He drew starts in the infield in four of the past five games, going 4-for-12 while reaching base at a .429 clip over that span. Though Farmer looks like the Reds' top utility infielder, he may not get the chance to play regularly at the keystone while India remains out. Nick Senzel will pick up his second start of the season at second base, and he could eventually settle in as the Reds' primary option at the position if manager David Bell wants to trot out his most potent lineup.
Apr 25 2021Farmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alex Blandino will take over at third base in place of Farmer, who had started seven of the last eight games at the position. Farmer's run of regular reps could soon be coming to an end, as Mike Moustakas (illness) may end up being sidelined for the minimum 10 days on injured list after he was spotted taking part in infield drills Sunday.
Apr 22 2021Farmer will start at third base and bat eighth Thursday against the Diamondbacks, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old looked like he would be headed back to a bench role after Mike Moustakas was initially cleared to return from a three-game absence ahead of Tuesday's series opener, but the Reds later scratched Moustakas from the lineup and placed him on the 10-day injured list with a non-COVID-19 illness. With Moustakas out of the picture in the short term, Farmer should be a fixture in the starting nine at the hot corner, just as he has been in the past five games. Farmer has thus far contributed three hits -- including a home run -- in 14 at-bats since stepping into the everyday lineup.
Apr 20 2021Farmer is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer had started at third base in place of Mike Moustakas (illness) in each of the last three games, going 1-for-6 with three walks and a run scored during that time. Moustakas is healthy again following Monday's off day, so Farmer will move back into a bench role for Cincinnati.
Apr 17 2021With Mike Moustakas out with an illness, Farmer started at third base Friday and got on-base three times. He's getting another start Saturday, batting eighth. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer had a single, walk and got hit by a pitch in four plate appearances. Saturday will mark his fourth start of the season. So far he's hitting .176/.300/.235 in 20 plate appearances.
Apr 7 2021Farmer picked up his first start of the season Wednesday against the Pirates, going 1-for-4 with a two-run double. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer was giving Eugenio Suarez a day off at shortstop before the Reds' travel day. Suarez's defense has been shaky at times so far, but the Reds still appear committed to playing him there, especially while they're getting such great returns from Jonathan India at second base.
Mar 28 2021The Reds informed Farmer on Sunday that he secured a spot on the Opening Day roster, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With experience at every spot in the infield and the ability to step in as a No. 3 catcher if needed, Farmer's versatility was likely the main reason he was able to win a roster spot. The Reds are unlikely to count on Farmer to fill an everyday role for an extended period at any point this season, however, given his meager career .242/.297/.370 slash line.
Mar 7 2021Farmer lost 10 pounds and worked on a swing change this offseason, modeling his swing off of Christian Yelich's swing, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer is in contention for the Reds' starting shortstop role, and at the very least projects to start against left-handers, but he's at least a small favorite to win the job outright.
Feb 28 2021Farmer is batting leadoff and playing shortstop in the Reds' spring training opener. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds didn't get sign or trade for a full-time major league shortstop this offseason, adding only Dee Strange-Gordon and Rule 5 pick Kyle Holder as contenders to Farmer and Jose Garcia for the starting shortstop job. The Reds would prefer to have Garcia begin the season in the minors, but they hope he's their long-term option at the position.
Dec 2 2020Farmer agreed to a one-year deal with the Reds on Wednesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was non-tendered by the Reds and then just minutes later it was announced that the two sides had already agreed on a new deal. Farmer doesn't do much damage at the plate, but he can play almost every position on the field, and it's that defensive versatility that appealed to the Reds.
Sep 23 2020Farmer started at shortstop and went 0-for-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop spot has been a black hole in the Cincinnati lineup for much of September, so manager David Bell opted to give Farmer a look at the position in the hope he might provide a spark. The move didn't pay off, with the hitless showing dropping Farmer's season-long average to .259. Farmer will retreat to his normal bench role in the series finale with the Brewers on Wednesday while Freddy Galvis starts at shortstop.
Aug 27 2020Farmer is in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's game against the Brewers, batting eighth and playing shortstop. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer sat in Game 1, but will take the place of Jose Garcia for the second half of the twin bill.
Aug 22 2020Farmer went 3-for-3 in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds were only able to muster six baserunners (four hits, two walks) against Kwang-Hyun Kim and the Cardinals' bullpen, and Farmer accounted for exactly half of them. All three of Farmer's hits were singles. The utility man is hitting .294/.351/.353 with three RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base through 37 plate appearances this season.
Aug 13 2020Farmer is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer had started five of the past six games at either middle-infield spot, but he'll take a seat in the series opener while Josh VanMeter gets a look at the keystone. Regular second baseman Mike Moustakas (quadriceps) remains on the injured list and is without a clear timeline for a return, so Farmer should have the chance to see the bulk of the starts at the position so long as he performs reasonably well offensively.
Aug 9 2020Farmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer will retreat to the bench after making three consecutive starts in the middle infield, allowing Christian Colon and Freddy Galvis to pick up starts at the keystone and shortstop, respectively. With Mike Moustakas (quadriceps) moving to the 10-day injured list Sunday, Farmer looks like he could be in store for more regular action at second base, which could make him worthy of a pickup in NL-only leagues.
Jul 21 2020Farmer will be a part of the Reds' Opening Day roster, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The versatile player will be both the Reds' third catcher and a utility infielder, as he appeared behind the plate and at all four infield spots last season. He's versatility is his primary calling card, as he hasn't done much with his bat in his first 294 career plate appearances, hitting just .236/.289/.384.
Jul 18 2020The Reds have been impressed with Farmer's defense at shortstop in team workouts and scrimmages, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer is making a case to be Freddy Galvis's backup, as the Reds still don't have a true shortstop behind him. "He's a unique athlete in that he can play the two most important positions, demanding from an athletic standpoint and skill standpoint," manager David Bell said. "Not many people fall into that category. We knew that, but I don't think I gave it enough thought to truly see how good he was at that position. He made great points, and it opened my eyes. He's showed it in this camp. He can really play there. He knew that, and maybe other people knew that."
Mar 8 2020With Freddy Galvis fighting shoulder and quadriceps injuries, Farmer has been getting extra game reps at shortstop and has been giving the Reds more confidence in his ability to play the position, John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds don't have a true backup shortstop, so every game that Farmer gets there is pretty important to the Reds, especially because Galvis isn't the most stable starter at the position to begin with.
Feb 23 2020Farmer started at shortstop Sunday against the White Sox and went 0-for-1 with a walk, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There were reports earlier in spring that Farmer would get work at shortstop in the hope that he could fill a super-utility role for the club this season. With presumed starter Freddy Galvis (shoulder) currently sidelined, Farmer has the opportunity to gain experience at the position. He made a few plays during the first inning, catching a soft liner to his right and also successfully fielding a groundball hit by Tim Anderson.
Feb 14 2020Farmer will get some work at shortstop this spring, with the hope that he can fill a super-utility role this season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds are thin at shortstop this year - behind Freddy Galvis they only have Farmer and Alex Blandino on the depth chart. It's debatable whether Farmer can handle the position, however.
Sep 18 2019The Reds activated Farmer (oblique) from the injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Farmer had been out over two weeks with his oblique injury, but he is ready to resume playing for the Reds. Farmer is not in the lineup Wednesday, but he could see a pinch-hit opportunity against a left-hander, and also see a start or two against a lefty the rest of the way, given his .876 OPS against southpaws this season.
Sep 4 2019Farmer was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The severity of the issue is not yet clear, but Farmer could be set to miss the rest of the season unless the issue is particularly mild. Farmer had been filling in for Eugenio Suarez (hand), a job which now appears to fall to Alex Blandino.
Sep 2 2019Farmer is starting at third base in place of Eugenio Suarez on Monday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Aug 25 2019Farmer went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 9-8 loss against the Pirates on Sunday.
Aug 19 2019Farmer has caught Alex Wood's last four starts, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. He was college teammates with Wood and the two are best friends.
Jul 28 2019Farmer (concussion) was activated off the 7-day injured list Sunday.
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Jul 25 2019Farmer (concussion) will be re-evaluated by a doctor within the next couple of days before the Reds decide on his next step, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 17 2019Farmer is situated on the bench Wednesday against the Cubs, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 3 2019Farmer got his first start at catcher on Tuesday night, going 0-for-2 before being lifted for a pinch-hitter. He received passing marks for his defense and pitch-calling, John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019Farmer will serve as the Reds' No. 2 catcher while Tucker Barnhart is out, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com<\/a> reports. \"To his credit, even though he hasn't caught during the season, he's worked very hard to stay on top of his catching skills,\" Bell said. \"[Coach] J.R. [House] has done a good job of keeping him ready.\"Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019Farmer will serve as the Reds' No. 2 catcher while Tucker Barnhart is out, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com<\/a> reports. \"To his credit, even though he hasn't caught during the season, he's worked very hard to stay on top of his catching skills,\" manager David Bell said. \"[Coach] J.R. [House] has done a good job of keeping him ready.\"Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 4 2019Farmer is in Tuesday's starting lineup for the Reds against the Cardinals, playing second base and batting seventh. He's hitting .222\/.269\/.472 on the season.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 15 2018Farmer was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles TimesFarmer had a rough 30-game stint with the Dodgers earlier in the season in which he recorded a .230/.304/.279 batting line in 69 plate appearances. He has five doubles and three homers in 22 games for Triple-A Oklahoma City, but don't expect Farmer to get much run barring an injury to Dodgers catchers Yasmani Grandal or Austin Barnes.
May 13 2018Farmer is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.Farmer is on the bench for the fifth time in six games with the Dodgers opposing a right-hander starting pitcher in Luis Castillo. He remains stuck in the short side of a platoon with Max Muncy, but both players are expected to see their playing time dry up in the near future with Justin Turner (wrist) trending toward a return from the 10-day disabled list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
Apr 29 2018Farmer will start at third base and bat eighth Sunday against the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.Farmer is in the lineup for the third time in four games and looks poised to receive the bulk of the playing time at the hot corner until the Dodgers get either Justin Turner (wrist) or Logan Forsythe (shoulder) back from the 10-day disabled list. The 27-year-old has earned the increased opportunities by reaching base at a .372 clip through 43 plate appearances this season, but a lack of power or speed coupled with low slotting in the batting order limit Farmer's fantasy upside.
Apr 14 2018Farmer could see more starts at third base while Logan Forsythe (shoulder) is sidelined, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Farmer is a natural catcher, but he saw time at each infield position in the minors. With both Forsythe and Justin Turner (wrist) sidelined, the Dodgers are relatively thin at third base, so Farmer may be called into action at the hot corner. He's off to a decent start at the plate, going 4-for-13 (.308), but the Dodgers may opt to give more starts to Enrique Hernandez if they want a more experienced player in the everyday lineup.
Apr 5 2018Farmer went 0-for-2 before being lifted for a pinch-hitter in Wednesday's loss to the Diamondbacks.It's been a collective effort to replace Justin Turner (wrist) at the hot corner early this season, and Farmer got a rare taste of action Wednesday. Logan Forsythe will see most starts at third, with a combination of Enrique Hernandez, Chase Utley and Austin Barnes filling in at second, so don't expect anything more than the rare start at third for 27-year-old going forward.
Feb 21 2018Farmer will get the opportunity to earn some playing time at the hot corner this spring, the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports.Farmer will get a little work in at third base over the course of the club's spring training since the catching position is a little crowded with Yasmani Grandal and Austin Barnes clearly ahead of him on the depth chart. Don't expect to see Farmer at the hot corner once the season begins, but this will give the 27-year-old a little more time on the field over the next few weeks.
Sep 9 2017Farmer was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.While Farmer put together a fine season in the minors, slashing .317/.375/.476 with 10 homers between Double-A and Triple-A, he will likely only see sporadic opportunities. A catcher by trade, Farmer also played a decent amount of third base this year, but it's hard to imagine he will play there much (if at all) with the big club.
Aug 23 2017Farmer was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.With Yasmani Grandal serving as the Dodgers' primary catcher, it's unlikely that Farmer will see consistent time behind the dish. He's been effective when called upon in the Show this season, although his usage has been very limited. Over 10 games, Farmer has logged just 10 at-bats, over which he's picked up four hits.
Aug 13 2017Farmer was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.Farmer will be sent back to the minors in order to open up a roster spot for Chris Hatcher's activation from the disabled list. Farmer went 4-for-10 as a pinch hitter in his stint with the major-league club.
Jul 30 2017Farmer hit a two-run, pinch-hit, walk-off double in the 11th inning Sunday against the Giants. It was his first major-league at-bat.Down 2-1 in the bottom of the 11th inning, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts opted to give Farmer his first taste of big-league hitting, and the move paid off. Farmer battled back to a full count after going down 0-2, then proceeded to smack a one-out double to cash in Corey Seager and Justin Turner -- who had been intentionally walked. It remains to be seen when the 26-year-old will make his debut for the Dodgers behind the dish.
Jul 27 2017Farmer will be recalled by the Dodgers ahead of their series opener against the Giants, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports.The Dodgers have yet to announce a corresponding move, but the fact remains that Farmer is set to make his first foray into the majors. Farmer adds catching depth and a right-handed bat off the bench for Los Angeles. Over 177 at-bats at Triple-A Oklahoma City this season, Farmer has slashed .316/.363/.503 with 20 extra-base hits.
Jun 9 2017Farmer is batting .333/.408/.488 between Double-A and Triple-A this season.Farmer has shown decent power with 5 homers in 45 games and he's notched more walks (21) than strikeouts (18). At 26, he's not a big-time prospect, but then again, ex-Dodger catcher Paul Lo Duca was a late bloomer.