Farmer is a candidate for starts at second base while Jorge Polanco (knee) is out to begin the season, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Between the early-season absences of Polanco and Alex Kirilloff (wrist) and with Jose Miranda (shoulder) not yet ready for everyday playing time at third base, Farmer will likely be busy early on in the season. He should play every day against lefties after batting .286/.350/.528 versus them last season and figures to see action against some righties, too.
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Twins' Kyle Farmer: Showing power in spring training
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Farmer 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.
Farmer is set to be Minnesota's primary utility player this season. 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.
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Twins' Kyle Farmer: Settles with Minnesota
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Farmer agreed to a one-year, $5.585 million contract with the Twins on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
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.
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Twins' Kyle Farmer: Shipped up north
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The Reds agreed to trade Farmer to the Twins on Friday in exchange for right-hander Casey Legumina, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
A late bloomer, Farmer became 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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Launches 14th homer
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Farmer went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Pirates.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Hits fifth homer this month
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Farmer went 1-for-4 with one homer, one RBI and one run scored in Thursday's loss to the Brewers.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Drives in pair
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Farmer went 1-for-3 with two RBI on Wednesday against the Red Sox.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Smacks 11th homer
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Farmer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Pirates.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Not in lineup for nightcap
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Farmer is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Pirates.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Solo shot in win
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Farmer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Cubs.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Slugs eighth homer
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Farmer went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Nationals.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Continues slugging against lefties
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Farmer went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Phillies.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Running hot at plate
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Farmer went 3-for-4 with a double in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Phillies.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Ready to go Tuesday
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Farmer (neck) is starting at third base and batting third Tuesday against the Mets.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Scratched with sore neck
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Farmer was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets due neck stiffness, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Resting Thursday
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Farmer is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Takes seat Sunday
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Farmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Returns to lineup
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Farmer (hand) is starting Wednesday's game against the Mets.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Remains out Tuesday
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Farmer (hand) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.
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.
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Reds' Kyle Farmer: Could miss more time
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Farmer (hand) "likely won't start in the next couple days," according to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
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.
