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.

The Reds agreed to trade Farmer to the Twins on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

A late bloomer, Farmer become a regular for the Reds at shortstop over the past couple seasons. He led Cincinnati in plate appearances by a wide margin in 2022, though the team eventually moved Farmer off shortstop to give Jose Barrero, Spencer Steer and others some time late in the year. The 32-year-old Farmer is best utilized as a utility player, and that's almost certainly what he will be with Minnesota.

Farmer went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer took Chase De Jong deep in the ninth inning for his 14th homer of the season. Six of those long balls have come in September, and Farmer has also tacked on 17 RBI and 10 runs scored for the month. Despite the hot stretch, Farmer still has a pedestrian .255/.315/.390 line across 560 plate appearances on the campaign.

Farmer went 1-for-4 with one homer, one RBI and one run scored in Thursday's loss to the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer produced the only run of the game for Cincinnati with his solo home run off Brandon Woodruff in the bottom of the sixth. The shortstop also struck out twice, as did the majority of the Reds lineup as Woodruff dominated hitters for most of the evening. Farmer now has five home runs this month after hitting just eight total leading up to September. He's also recorded 12 RBI and scored eight runs during his September power surge.

Farmer went 1-for-3 with two RBI on Wednesday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer made the most of his lone hit by driving in two with a single in the fifth frame. He's had a productive close to the season, as he's tallied 11 RBI and seven runs scored across his last 18 starts. For the season, Farmer has maintained a .258/.318/.385 line across 532 plate appearances.

Farmer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Farmer took Miguel Yajure yard in the eighth inning to record his 11th homer of the season. Farmer has three home runs across his last 10 games, also picking up seven RBI and and five runs scored in that span. He has now driven in 66 runs on the campaign, a new career high.