Kyle

Farmer

Farmer officially joins the Rockies after hitting .214 with a .646 OPS for the Twins in 2024. The 34-year-old can play all over the field, and should serve in a utility role — perhaps as the starting second baseman depending on the rest of the offseason for Colorado — but his fantasy value is significantly limited even if he’s a regular.

It’s a big cut from the $6.3 million that Farmer made as an arbitration-eligible player with the Twins last season, but we’re skeptical anyone else was offering Farmer this much after a season in which he posted an 82 OPS+. Maybe he’ll bounce back some at age 34... it could mean the difference between the Rockies winning 64 or 65 games next year.

Robert Murray of Fansided was the first to report that the two sides were nearing an agreement. No word yet on the financials of the deal — which also includes an option for the 2026 season. Farmer hit the open market at the end of October when the Twins declined his $6.5 million option for the 2025 season. If he finds his way into regular playing time at Coors Field — instead of simply being deployed against southpaws — Farmer could be a sneaky late-round option in deeper mixed leagues.

Farmer will receive $250K as part of a buyout and is now a free agent. Injuries limited the utility man to 107 games in 2024. He hit .214 with five home runs and 25 RBI last year. Farmer on a $6.5 million salary was simply a luxury the Twins couldn’t afford. He’s likely to catch on with another team given his positional versatility and track record against left-handed pitching (career .812 OPS vs. LHP).

With the Guardians starting left-hander Matthew Boyd, the Twins will sit all of their left-handed hitters. Manuel Margot will start in right field, Ryan Jeffers will start at DH, and Kyle Farmer will start at second base.

Farmer took Griffin Canning deep in the second inning for a three-run blast to start a big offensive day for Minnesota. He followed with a single in the fourth, then drew a walk in the sixth and scored on a double by Matt Wallner. The 34-year-old infielder is slashing .212/.296/.363 with five homers and 25 RBI across 203 plate appearances.

Farmer is not known for his power, but the 34-year-old veteran hit his fourth of the season with a solo shot off an otherwise-effective Reid Detmers. He’s provided the Twins with versatility and his defensive acumen, but that doesn’t help fantasy managers who would have to roster a .205/.286/.341 hitter.

Farmer is back after missing a month with a shoulder strain. With Carlos Correa and Brooks Lee on the IL, he should see a fair amount of playing time in the short term. He needs to be better than he was before going on the IL, though; he’s hit just .189/.291/.265 in 151 plate appearances this season.

Farmer has been out since mid-July recovering from a right shoulder strain. The 33-year-old has been a non-factor this season for fantasy purposes as a bench option for Minnesota.

Farmer is hitting .189 with no home runs and 15 RBI in 63 games with the Twins. Minnesota opted to call up catcher Jair Camargo and carry three catchers on the roster in the last days before the all-star break.