Farmer (0-1) went five innings allowing four runs on four hits, four walks, and two strikeouts in a spot start against the Indians on Monday. He took the loss.
Farmer threw just 51 of 91 pitches for strikes Monday, walking four in his first official start of the season. Farmer threw 2.2 innings in a start last Wednesday, but the game was wiped out by extended rain, and was completely restarted the next day. Control has been an issue for Farmer out of the bullpen as well, as he entered Monday with a 5.9 BB/9. His ERA climbed to 4.60 with the start, and his WHIP is now 1.53.