Atlanta Braves
· 2026-06-23
The Atlanta Braves are set to reintroduce Kyle Farmer to the catching position as he begins his rehab assignment tomorrow.
Farmer has been limited to just 10 games this season due to a right forearm strain.
He is a 10-year MLB veteran who has appeared at all five infield positions, including catcher.
Farmer was drafted as a catcher and logged nearly 2800 innings at the position in the minors.
However, he has played just 90 big league innings at catcher, nearly all with the Reds back in 2019.
The Braves recently re-signed veteran backstop Sandy Leon and acquired Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates last week.
Drake Baldwin is currently the top catcher for the Braves.
The team will have to see Farmer's results behind the plate before making any determinations.
This move appears to be an "in case of an emergency" situation for Farmer and the Braves.
The Braves have the second-best record in the National League, allowing them to take risks like this.
Mark Bowman of MLB.com reported the news on X on Tuesday.
Farmer is 35 years old and will turn 36 in August.
He has not caught an inning in the majors or minors since 2019.
The Braves are looking to add depth to their infield with this move.
Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors noted that Farmer's experience at catcher is significant.
The team's decision to reintroduce Farmer to the catching position is a strategic move.
It will be interesting to see how Farmer performs in his rehab assignment.
The Braves are preparing for the rest of the season with this move.
The team will monitor Farmer's progress and make adjustments as needed.
Farmer's ability to play multiple positions is an asset to the Braves.
The Braves are looking to maintain their strong record in the National League.