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Agrees to terms Farmer signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Reds on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Farmer was a valuable reliever for the Reds in 2022, as he threw 47 innings while maintaining a 3.83 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. He was briefly sent to the minors after struggling in the first half but managed a 2.83 ERA across 35 frames from July 9 to the close of the campaign. Farmer will likely remain locked into a key role in the Cincinnati bullpen in 2023.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Better second half Farmer finished the 2022 season with a 3.83 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, five holds and two saves over 47 innings, but he had a 2.83 ERA over 35 innings following his second call-up July 9, Bob...

Impact Farmer will be eligible for his third season of arbitration this offseason, which means that the Reds -- who are in austerity mode -- have to decide whether to tender him a contract. Typically a team in that position will opt to go cheap in the bullpen. He projects to make somewhere between $1.4-$1.85 million should he get tendered a contract.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds avoid 100th loss, beat Cubs 3-1 behind Hunter Greene

Hunter Greene pitched six scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds remained at 99 losses, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Andújar's bases-clearing double lifts Pirates over Reds 4-1

Miguel Andújar hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the seventh inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Steer's go-ahead homer lifts Reds past Brewers 2-1

Spencer Steer hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth and Nick Lodolo pitched six strong innings as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Earns save Sunday Farmer didn't strike out a batter but pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn the save during Sunday's win over the Cardinals.

Impact Farmer hasn't had many high-leverage looks out of Cincinnati's bullpen this season, and Sunday's save was just his second of the season and his first since July 31. Although he's worked mainly as a middle reliever, he's been a strong contributor for the Reds over the last month and a half, posting a 0.44 ERA in 20.2 innings over his last 20 appearances. Alexis Diaz has been the favorite for save chances in Cincinnati, but it's possible that Farmer earns a few more high-leverage opportunities down the stretch as long as he continues to limit run production.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds shut down Cardinals and Albert Pujols in 3-0 win

Stuart Fairchild homered and Luis Cessa tossed five shutout innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals and Albert Pujols

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

India's hit in 9th gives Reds 4-3 win over Cubs

Jonathan India hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Pujols delivers as Cardinals outlast Reds in 13 innings, 5-3

Albert Pujols hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 13th inning, Lars Nootbaar added a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals twice used five-man infields to stop the Cincinnati R...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Fraley's two-run HR into Allegheny lifts Reds past Pirates

Jake Fraley’s two-run home run highlighted a four-run outburst in the fourth inning and Justin Dunn earned his first win in 16 months as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pir...

AUGUST 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Back from bereavement list Farmer (personal) was reinstated from the bereavement list Saturday.

Impact While his overall numbers leave a lot to be desired (4.67 ERA, 1.44 WHIP), Farmer has been scored upon in just one of his last 11 appearances out of the Cincinnati bullpen. He earned his first career save July 31 and will likely continue to see mid-to-high-leverage opportunities now that he's back on the active roster.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on bereavement list Farmer was placed on the bereavement list Wednesday.

Impact Farmer has been effective over five appearances since the start of August, picking up a win and a hold while striking out seven in 5.2 scoreless innings. However, he'll spend between three and seven days away from the team after landing on the bereavement list. The move makes room on the active roster for Art Warren (elbow), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barrero hits first 2 HRs, Reds drop Brewers into 2nd place

José Barrero hit his first two major league home runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee 7-5, dropping the Brewers into second place in the NL Central

AUGUST 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Tallies first career save Farmer gave up one walk but did not surrender a hit in a scoreless ninth inning of work to earn the save in a 3-2 win over the Orioles on SUnday

Impact Farmer was called upon to protect a precarious one-run lead after Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead pinch-hit home run. He shut the door on the Orioles to pick up his first career save. The 31-year-old veteran has only pitched 21 innings so far in 2022 and has a 5.49 ERA. Nevertheless, he finds himself thrust into a co-closer role in Cincinatti along with Alexis Diaz due to injuries to Tony Santillan (back) and Art Warren (right flexor pronator strain).

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drury's 20th homer gives Red 3-2 win over Os, winning July

Brandon Drury reached 20 homers for the first time in his big league career when he hit a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning to give the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 win over the Balt...

JULY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Mullins 2-run single in 4-run 9th lifts O's over Reds 6-2

Cedric Mullins hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in a four-run ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 to move two games over

JULY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Castano hit on head by 104 mph liner in Marlins' 7-6 win

Daniel Castano was hit on the forehead by a 104 mph line drive off the bat of Donovan Solano in the first inning of the Miami Marlins’ 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds

JULY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Contract selected by Reds Farmer's contract was selected from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Farmer made 10 relief appearances for the Reds earlier in the year, and he posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.83 WHIP in 12 innings. The right-hander rejoined the Reds on a minor-league deal after being designated for assignment in May, and he'll be added to the major-league bullpen after Ross Detwiler (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Which Reds minor leaguers would make an All-Star team based on their first-half performances? Top prospects like Elly De La Cruz mix with more veteran players like Buck Farmer and TJ Friedl on our Reds minors All-Star squad.

JULY 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Re-signs on MiLB deal Farmer elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Monday and re-signed with the Reds on a minor-league deal, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact After going unclaimed off waivers when he was recently designated for assignment, Farmer had the option of refusing the assignment to the minors since he's accrued just over five years of big-league service time. He quickly re-signed with the Reds and will report to Triple-A, as he presumably recognizes that the Cincinnati organization might be able to offer him a clearer path to returning to the big leagues than another one. Before being dropped from the 40-man roster, Farmer turned in a 6.75 ERA and 1.83 WHIP in 12 innings out of the Cincinnati bullpen this season.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Reds outrighted Farmer to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Farmer went unclaimed off waivers after he churned out a 6.75 ERA and 1.83 WHIP across his 12 innings out of the Cincinnati bullpen this season before being designated for assignment Friday. He'll stick around in the organization as relief depth at Louisville.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Cincy Farmer was designated for assignment by the Reds on Friday.

Impact Farmer earned a spot on the Opening Day roster but will lose his place on the 40-man roster after posting a 6.75 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB across 12 innings. The 31-year-old could head to Triple-A Louisville if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract officially selected Farmer's contract was selected by the Reds on Thursday.

Impact Manager David Bell indicated Monday that Farmer had made the Opening Day roster, so Thursday's transaction was expected. The right-hander struck out nine in five scoreless frames this spring and should serve mainly as a middle reliever to begin the 2022 campaign.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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