Farmer has played a limited role so far, hitting .167/.167/.667 with two homers in 12 at-bats.

EDGE Analysis

Though he's capable of catching, the Reds haven't used him there yet, as he's played three games at second base and a game at third. Most of his action has been as a pinch-hitter. With two other catchers on the active roster, that will continue to be his role.

Farmer was called up from the Reds' minor-league camp Saturday and will be included on the team's Opening Day roster, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Reds sent Farmer to the minors Friday in what appeared to be an acknowledgement that Curt Casali had secured the team's backup catcher job and that Derek Dietrich and Jose Iglesias had beaten Farmer out for utility infield roles. Farmer will still find himself third on the depth chart at catcher, but he's now on track to provide the team with another reserve option in the infield after Scooter Gennett was diagnosed with a strained right groin that will keep him sidelined for 8-to-12 weeks. Iglesias will assume the everyday gig at shortstop while Jose Peraza shifts over to second base as the main replacement for Gennett.

Farmer was reassigned to minor-league camp Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer hit a solid .381/.400/.738 with nine extra-base hits (two homers, two triples and five doubles) this spring, but it wasn't enough for him to lock down an Opening Day bench spot. The 28-year-old, who was acquired from the Dodgers in the offseason, should provide catching and infield depth for the Reds in 2019. Farmer owns a career .250/.309/.330 line across parts of two big-league seasons (59 games).

Farmer started Monday's spring training game against the Mariners at shortstop, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer is hoping to make the team as a utility player, and the added flexibility for him is needed with the Reds planning on having 13 pitchers most of the season, and the team having Curt Casali as their primary backup catcher option.

The Dodgers dealt Farmer, Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Alex Wood and $7 million to Cincinnati on Friday in exchange for Homer Bailey, Josiah Gray and Jeter Downs, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer will provide a little extra catching depth for the Reds behind Tucker Barnhart and Curt Casali after playing in 59 big-league games over the past two years. During the 2018 campaign, Farmer went 16-for-68 (.235 average) with five extra-base hits and nine RBI. Don't expect him to get much playing time barring an injury to Barnhart.

Farmer was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer, 28, has zero homers and eight RBI in 71 plate appearances with the big club this year and doesn't figure to get many chances to start for this deep competitor for a postseason spot behind the solid tandem of Yasmani Grandal and Austin Barnes.

Farmer was sent back down to Triple-A Oklahoma City following Wednesday's game.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer will return to the minors after joining the big-league club this past weekend to provide some extra depth while the Dodgers continue to deal with injuries. This move likely signals the return of Chase Utley, who is set to come off the DL (thumb) prior to Friday's game against the Mets. As for Farmer, the 27-year-old will continue to receive regular at-bats with Oklahoma City.

Farmer was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times

EDGE Analysis

Farmer 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.

Farmer was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The return of Justin Turner (wrist) spelled the end of Farmer's tenure on the big-league roster. Farmer made 14 starts in the six weeks Turner was out and was frequently used as a pinch hitter, totaling 14 hits in 69 plate appearances (.230 average). He figures to get another chance in a reserve role later this season.

Farmer is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.