David Hernandez allowed three runs and three hits during the Reds' 8-6 loss to the Brewers on Monday. John Fay, Cincinnati Enquirer
After Tucker Barnhart was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Kyle Farmer began actively preparing for his role as the Reds’ backup catcher.
Farmer caught in spring training and was considered the club’s emergency third catcher, but there was more urgency knowing he needed to start games. He went through workouts similar to spring training, completing drills with catching coach J.R. House on receiving pitches from a pitching machine, throwing to the bases and blocking balls in the dirt.