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Reds Sign Donovan Solano, Buck Farmer

By Darragh McDonald | March 16, 2022 at 5:13pm CDT

5:13pm: Cincinnati has officially announced both deals. As expected, Farmer is in camp on a minor league contract as a non-roster invitee.

2:45pm: The Reds have signed infielder Donovan Solano to a contract worth $4.5MM, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network. It was previously reported by various reporters, including C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic, that Solano had a locker in the Reds’ spring clubhouse, along with right-hander Buck Farmer.

Solano, 34, spent many years as a classic journeyman, bouncing from the Cardinals to the Marlins, Yankees and Dodgers, playing 370 MLB games from 2012 to 2018. Prior to the 2019 season, he signed a minor league deal with the Giants and has quietly had an excellent showing for San Fran over the past three campaigns. In that time, he’s gotten 775 plate appearances and hit .308/.354/.435, for a wRC+ of 114. He mostly slotted in at second base but also saw some time at third base and shortstop for the Giants.

The Reds don’t really need help at the keystone as they have Jonathan India, last year’s National League Rookie of the Year, slotted in there. Third base is a bit more open, however, in the wake of this week’s trade of Eugenio Suarez. The club could use Mike Moustakas as their everyday third baseman but he dealt with multiple injuries last year and only got into 62 games. Now that National League teams are able to use the designated hitter, Moustakas could be a good candidate for slotting into the DH role. There’s also the possibility of a platoon, as Moustakas hits from the left and Solano from the right. Solano’s career spits aren’t drastic, but he did put up a wRC+ of 121 against lefties last year, compared to just 96 against righties.

As for Farmer, the 31-year-old has spent his entire big league career up until now with the Tigers, who drafted him in 2013. Over the past seven seasons, he has appeared in 241 games, mostly as a reliever, throwing 320 2/3 innings with a 5.33 ERA, 20.3% strikeout rate and 10.6% walk rate.

The club released him in August, at which point Farmer signed a minor league deal with the Rangers but never cracked their big league roster. Presumably, his deal with the Reds is a minor league deal as well.

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  1. TF4L

    1 year ago

    Solano is a good pickup. Should be able to flip him easily at the deadline.

    Reply
    • Gothamcityriddler

      1 year ago

      The Reds are hoping Soloano can play 2nd, short & 3rd …all at the same time to save them some dough. Ahahahaha!

      Reply
  2. BUCKCINCY73D

    1 year ago

    Hell Minor , Solano and Buck. WS here we come lol

    Reply
  3. SFBay314

    1 year ago

    Giants shouldn’t have let him walk, screwed him on Arbitration last year. At least the Reds are doing something right.

    Reply
    • giantsphan12

      1 year ago

      Good luck in your future play with the Reds, and life in general, Donny Barrels. You were a great Giant and well loved by many fans here in SF!

      Reply
      • VANTABLACK

        1 year ago

        Solano was an error machine and at the worst possible times. I’m relieved to see him go. His average was good, but it didn’t sustain so many failed clutch moments and low IQ plays.

        Reply
  4. Rsox

    1 year ago

    Solano at 2B, India to 3B, Moustakas DH?

    Reply
  5. Player to be named in the future 2

    1 year ago

    Buck Farmer great guitar player for Blue Oyster Cult

    Reply
    • paddyo875

      1 year ago

      If they’re in Ohio, maybe Farmer Boys can be a sponsor now that Reds have Buck and Kyle.

      Reply
  6. greatgame 2

    1 year ago

    Farmer with the 5.33 ERA? Why??

    Reply
  7. Rsox

    1 year ago

    Can they at least put Kyle Farmer behind the plate when Buck pitches? They can have a Farmer Boys battery…

    Reply
    • differentbears

      1 year ago

      Farmers only dot com, Reds battery tracker.

      Reply
  8. Pete'sView

    1 year ago

    Solano is a very smart hitter and can rake. This is one of the (very) few Reds moves that makes ANY sense.

    Reply
    • crazybaseballgal

      1 year ago

      I watched him with the Giants. Agree that it’s a smart move for the Reds

      Reply
  9. AAChapel

    1 year ago

    For many years now, Colombian DONOVAN SOLANO has been one of the most underrated players in MLB. This guy is a real pure-hitter . but it’s really behind comprehension why he has never been awarded a well-deserved better deal

    Reply
  10. bubba3b

    1 year ago

    thanks “Donnie Barrels”. hope Giants can sub with a strong bat from the right side…

    Reply
  11. differentbears

    1 year ago

    I have zero recall of Donovan Solano in Dodger blue, but it might because of the total recall of his seemingly HOF-level hitting against LA of late. Glad to see him leave the NL West.

    Reply
  12. HalosHeavenJJ

    1 year ago

    Solano is a really nice player.

    Reply
  13. George Ruth

    1 year ago

    Solano was with the Dodger Organization for the 2018 season but never played a game for them

    Reply
    • crazybaseballgal

      1 year ago

      But he was great for the Giants

      Reply
    • differentbears

      1 year ago

      Thanks Babe.

      Reply
  14. Tiger22matt

    1 year ago

    A 34 year old infielder and 2 pitchers that have eras above 5.5. What a way to spend the savings of some of the money.#selltheteambob.

    Reply
    • FromTheCheapSeats

      1 year ago

      For real. Smdh.

      Reply
  15. warnbeeb

    1 year ago

    This Tiger fan always liked Farmer Buck. Good luck to him. Always took the ball. Never backed down. Started some. Mostly relieved. Always firing.

    Reply
  16. bravesfan

    1 year ago

    Would have liked seeing the Braves being home buck … hometown kids always fun to have on the hometown team

    Reply
  17. angt222

    1 year ago

    Nice deal for Solano. Glad to see he landed on his feet somewhere.

    Reply
  18. crazybaseballgal

    1 year ago

    I really like Solano. Good add

    Reply
  19. cguy

    1 year ago

    Reds locker room in Goodyear must be like playing musical chairs.

    Reply
  20. davemlaw

    1 year ago

    Love Donnie Barrels! Reds are getting a good player who should easily hit 20+ bombs in that ballpark. He’s going to get traded in July so enjoy him in Cincy while you can.

    Reply
  21. Bearded Texas Hulk

    1 year ago

    Buck Farmer sounds like an x-rated movie star.

    Reply
    • lady1959

      1 year ago

      Lol didn’t see your comment before posting. ⚾️

      Reply
  22. dsett75

    1 year ago

    So glad Farmer isn’t a Tiger anymore!

    Reply
    • ThonolansGhost

      1 year ago

      Agreed.

      Reply

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