The Reds are a below .500 team and need to see if they can find answers to move the needle. Sticking with Barnhart is the exact opposite of that. Farmer wasn't a huge prospect, but he was actually more highly regarded than either Barnhart or Casali as a minor leaguer. Why not give him a shot? He's played well in limited opportunities. I think on a team like this, that should mean more opportunities.