Farmer underwent successful surgery on his lower lip and bottom teeth Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer luckily avoided a fractured jaw after getting hit in the face in the fourth inning of Wednesday's 3-1 win over the White Sox. He's set to have external stitches removed in a week, making a stint on the 10-day injured list all but certain for the 32-year-old utility infielder. Kyle Garlick is a prime candidate to receive a call-up from Triple-A St. Paul to replace Farmer as a right-handed bat off the bench.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said after Wednesday's 3-1 win over the White Sox that Farmer will need surgery to realign his teeth, John Shipley of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer avoided a fractured jaw after getting struck in the face by a Lucas Giolito pitch in the fourth inning of Wednesday's contest, but he's going to need extended time off following the dental procedure. Kyle Garlick could be called up from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of Thursday's game against the Yankees with the likelihood that Farmer is placed on the 10-day injured list. Farmer had been getting regular playing time as a utility infielder in the early part of the season while batting .226 with a .641 OPS through 35 plate appearances.

Farmer appears to have avoided a fractured jaw after getting hit by a pitch Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer took a Lucas Giolito delivery to the face in the fourth inning of Wednesay's game against the White Sox. He has a laceration and needs dental work, per Hayes, but the early indications are that no bones were broken. It's unclear whether the infielder will require an IL stint.

Farmer was diagnosed with a jaw injury after exiting in the bottom of the fourth inning of Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

After striking out in his first plate appearance of the afternoon, Farmer stepped to the batter's box for the second time in the fourth and was struck in the face by a pitch from Lucas Giolito. Willi Castro pinch ran for the 32-year-old and remained in the game for the subsequent half inning. Farmer, who was making his seventh start in a row for an injury-ravaged Twins squad, should be considered day-to-day until the team provides more updates on his status.

Farmer was removed from Wednesday's game against the White Sox after being hit in the face by a pitch, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer was struck by a Lucas Giolito offering in the bottom of the fourth inning. He was down on the field for a bit but eventually walked off under his own power. Farmer is surely headed for testing.

Farmer will start at third base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer will remain in the lineup for the fifth game in a row, with the utility infielder now drawing a start at his third different spot while regular third baseman Jose Miranda handles designated-hitter duties in place of a resting Byron Buxton. Though Farmer will likely see his playing time fade when the Twins are at full strength, he should have a path to regular starts versus left-handed pitching and part-time duty versus righties while all of Max Kepler (knee), Jorge Polanco (knee), Alex Kirilloff (wrist) and Royce Lewis (knee) are on the injured list and while Joey Gallo (side) is day-to-day.

Farmer went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 9-6 victory over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer hit a three-run homer, his first of the season, a day after a game-winning hit in extra innings. Farmer has started the last two games at second base and is getting consistent playing time even when he doesn't start, as he has typically replaced Nick Gordon at second base as a pinch hitter as the two somewhat platoon while Jorge Polanco is on the injured list. Even when Polanco returns, Farmer should still get plenty of playing time each week in a utility role.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer is set to be Minnesota's primary utility player this season without a set position. 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.

Farmer agreed to a one-year, $5.585 million contract with the Twins on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.