Votto, Castellanos homer in Reds' 10-3 rout of Indians
Joey Votto hit a two-run homer to cap a seven-run third inning and the Cincinnati Reds cruised to a 10-3 rout of the Cleveland IndiansAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KYLE FARMER
5 HR •
25 RBI •
.214 AVG
5 HR
25 RBI
.214 AVG
Weaver takes no-hitter into 7th, Diamondbacks top Reds 7-0
Luke Weaver retired the first 17 batters he faced, Eduardo Escobar homered for the fourth straight game and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
First start of 2021 Farmer picked up his first start of the season Wednesday against the Pirates, going 1-for-4 with a two-run double.
Impact 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.
APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reds keep rolling, hit 4 HRs to back Castillo, sweep Pirates
Tyler Naquin hit another leadoff home run and the high-scoring Cincinnati Reds kept rolling, backing Luis Castillo to rout the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-4 for their fifth straight winAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Akiyama, Gray among hurting Reds who will miss opening day
Spring training took its toll on some of the Cincinnati Reds and some players won't be ready for opening dayMARCH 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Farmer talks about making the Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day roster Kyle Farmer will be a utility infielder on the Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day roster.
MARCH 29, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Ultimate chess piece Farmer makes roster Reds utilityman Kyle Farmer took nothing for granted this spring. Farmer already saw his chances to be the everyday shortstop dashed, as it...
MARCH 28, 2021 • MLB.COM
Nabs Opening Day role The Reds informed Farmer on Sunday that he secured a spot on the Opening Day roster, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact 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.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day
Max Scherzer will have the ball in his hands when he begins the final season of his seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington NationalsMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optimistic Reds believe key pieces are in place to win now
The Cincinnati Reds say the key pieces are in place for them to make a run in the National League CentralMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Offseason changes Farmer 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.
Impact 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.
MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reds’ Kyle Farmer making his case to start at shortstop Kyle Farmer reported to spring camp early with pitchers and catchers but traded in his backup catcher’s number (52) for an infielder’s numbe...
MARCH 1, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Reds' Kyle Farmer making his case to start at shortstop Kyle Farmer reported to spring camp early with pitchers and catchers but traded in his backup catcher's number (52) for an infielder's numbe...
MARCH 1, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Reds’ Kyle Farmer making his case to start at shortstop Kyle Farmer reported to spring camp early with pitchers and catchers but traded in his backup catcher’s number (52) for an infielder’s numbe...
MARCH 1, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Reds' Kyle Farmer making his case to start at shortstop
Cincinnati Reds utilityman Kyle Farmer wants to be the everyday shortstop in 2021MARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
With new swing, hair and number, Kyle Farmer makes bid to be Reds' shortstop The Reds didn't sign any of their targets to upgrade at shortstop. Former super-sub Farmer is trying to prove he's upgrade enough.
MARCH 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cincinnati Reds: Kyle Farmer talks fans, mentality in spring training Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer talks about playing in front of fans during the team's spring training opener and his mentality during camp.
MARCH 1, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
All over spring training, baseball enjoyed a bevy of reassuring signs Sunday on the opening day of Grapefruit and Cactus league playFEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
First shot at shortstop Farmer is batting leadoff and playing shortstop in the Reds' spring training opener.
Impact 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.
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reds cut Bradley, Goodwin, Casali; agree to deal with Farmer
The Cincinnati Reds declined to offer contracts to four players for the 2021 season, including reliever Archie Bradley, catcher Curt Casali and outfielder Brian GoodwinDECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to Reds on one-year deal Farmer agreed to a one-year deal with the Reds on Wednesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Non-tendered by Reds Farmer was non-tendered by the Reds on Wednesday.
Impact A jack of all trades but master of none, Farmer saw time at five different positions last year for Cincinnati, but he logged a wRC+ under 77 for the fourth straight season. He will attempt to catch on elsewhere as a super utility player.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Former World Series MVP Sandoval on Braves' roster vs. Reds
Pablo Sandoval is on the Atlanta Braves' roster for the National League wild-card series against the Cincinnati RedsSEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes hitless in rare starts Farmer started at shortstop and went 0-for-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Draws start in Game 2 Farmer is in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's game against the Brewers, batting eighth and playing shortstop.
Impact Farmer sat in Game 1, but will take the place of Jose Garcia for the second half of the twin bill.
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
