Minnesota Twins acquire Kyle Farmer in trade with Cincinnati Reds

After a string of big trades in recent weeks, the Cincinnati Reds kept the momentum going on Saturday when they sent two-time All-Star shortstop Kyle Farmer to the Minnesota Twins for a pair of pitching prospects.

The deal, which was first reported by MLB Network's Jon Morosi, sends right-handers Spencer Steer and Christian Encarnacion-Strand to the Reds in exchange for Farmer.

Farmer, 32, is a versatile player who can play shortstop, second base, and catcher. He is a career .261 hitter with 41 home runs and 216 RBIs in seven seasons with the Reds.

He was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022, and he won a Gold Glove Award at shortstop in 2022.

The Twins are in need of a shortstop after Carlos Correa signed with the New York Mets in free agency.

Steer, 25, is a former first-round pick who has spent the last two seasons in the Twins' minor league system.

He hit .299 with 21 home runs and 76 RBIs in 115 games at Triple-A St. Paul last season.

Encarnacion-Strand, 24, is a right-handed pitcher who has spent the last two seasons in the Twins' minor league system.

He went 10-7 with a 3.79 ERA in 22 starts at Double-A Wichita last season.

The Reds are rebuilding after finishing with a 62-100 record last season.

They have traded away several key players in recent weeks, including Luis Castillo, Tyler Mahle, and Brandon Drury.

The Twins are looking to compete for a playoff spot after finishing with an 85-77 record last season.

They have added several key players this offseason, including Correa, Joey Gallo, and Jameson Taillon.

The trade is a good one for both teams.

The Reds get two young pitching prospects who have the potential to be major league starters.

The Twins get a veteran shortstop who can fill a big hole in their lineup.