Farmer (4-3) gave up four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out seven over four innings in a losing effort against the Indians on Wednesday.
Farmer was on the wrong side of history in this one -- Cleveland set a new American League record with its 21st straight win. The right-hander served up a three-run homer to Jay Bruce in the second and has now allowed 26 earned runs in his last six starts (22.1 innings) after beginning his time with Detroit with back-to-back scoreless outings. It looks like he will make two home starts next week, including one against the A's, but Farmer is not worth the risk unless you're desperate.