Minnesota Twins infielder Kyle Farmer was recently placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain. This news was announced by the team on Friday, with the move being retroactive to July 11. Farmer, who is 33 years old, has been struggling this season with a .189 batting average and a .291 on-base percentage in 63 games. So far, he has managed to drive in 15 runs, score 15 runs, and walk 13 times.
Throughout his career, Farmer has maintained a .250 batting average, hitting 50 home runs and earning 244 RBIs over eight seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, and now the Twins. To fill Farmer’s spot, the Twins have decided to recall catcher Jair Camargo from Triple-A St. Paul.
Camargo, who is 25 years old, made his MLB debut on April 16 and participated in two games, although he did not manage to get a hit. After being sent back down to the Saints, he played in 33 games and achieved a .215 batting average, recording eight doubles, a triple, six home runs, and 27 RBIs. The Twins are set to begin a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
This injury to Farmer is a setback for the Twins, as they will now have to rely on Camargo to step up and fill the void left by Farmer’s absence. It will be interesting to see how Camargo performs in this new opportunity and if he can help contribute to the team’s success during Farmer’s time on the injured list. As the Twins face the Giants in the upcoming series, all eyes will be on Camargo to see how he handles the pressure of being called up to the majors once again.