CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 17: Kyle Farmer #17 of the Cincinnati Reds walks off the field. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Before the season started, many fans questioned whether or not Kyle Farmer could handle the rigors of playing shortstop in the major leagues. Over the past month, the 30-year-old from Georgia has answered the bell, and it’s time to let Farmer remain as the Cincinnati Reds‘ starting shortstop until the end of the 2021 season.
For the entirety of his career, Farmer has been a backup. Whether it was a catcher, an infielder, or even grabbing time as a corner outfielder, Farmer’s spot always started on the bench.