OUTKyle Farmer IF/DH COL Sun 4/15/18 12:50 AM
OUTKyle Farmer
IF/DH COL
Farmer could see more starts at third base while Logan Forsythe (shoulder) is sidelined, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTKyle Farmer IF/DH COL Thu 4/5/18 8:57 AM
OUTKyle Farmer
IF/DH COL
Farmer went 0-for-2 before being lifted for a pinch-hitter in Wednesday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTKyle Farmer IF/DH COL Wed 2/21/18 1:05 PM
OUTKyle Farmer
IF/DH COL
Farmer will get the opportunity to earn some playing time at the hot corner this spring, the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTKyle Farmer IF/DH COL Sat 9/9/17 4:36 PM
OUTKyle Farmer
IF/DH COL
Farmer was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTKyle Farmer IF/DH COL Thu 8/31/17 10:17 AM
OUTKyle Farmer
IF/DH COL
Farmer was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
With Cody Bellinger coming off the DL, the Dodgers needed to clear a spot for the final two days before rosters expand. Farmer is deserving of a significant trial in the big leagues, but he will need an injury to Yasmani Grandal or Austin Barnes to get any kind of steady work in September. He is hitting .311/.360/.495 with seven home runs and a 15.3 percent strikeout rate in the Pacific Coast League, and serves as another reminder of the Dodgers' embarrassment of riches.
OUTKyle Farmer IF/DH COL Wed 8/23/17 6:03 PM
OUTKyle Farmer
IF/DH COL
Farmer was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTKyle Farmer IF/DH COL Sun 8/13/17 1:35 PM
OUTKyle Farmer
IF/DH COL
Farmer was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTKyle Farmer IF/DH COL Mon 7/31/17 12:34 AM
OUTKyle Farmer
IF/DH COL
Farmer 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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTKyle Farmer IF/DH COL Thu 7/27/17 10:57 PM
OUTKyle Farmer
IF/DH COL
Farmer will be recalled by the Dodgers ahead of their series opener against the Giants, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTKyle Farmer IF/DH COL Fri 6/9/17 3:01 PM
OUTKyle Farmer
IF/DH COL
Farmer is batting .333/.408/.488 between Double-A and Triple-A this season.
EDGE Analysis
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.