ejected from the game. First stint with the Atlanta Braves On July 31, 2005, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves for pitchers Zach Miner and Román Colón. New York Yankees Following the season, Farnsworth signed with the New York Yankees, replacing Tom Gordon as the team's primary set-up man. The deal, worth $17 million over three years, was the second-highest offer Farnsworth received. The Texas Rangers reportedly offered a three-year, $16.5 million contract with a vesting option that would have taken the deal to $21 million, plus incentives. He struggled in the 2006 season, accumulating a 4.36 ERA in 72 games. His struggles continued into the 2007 season, as he recorded a 4.80 ERA in 64 relief appearances. Second stint with the Tigers On July 30, 2008, Farnsworth returned to the Tigers in a trade for Iván Rodríguez. Kansas City Royals On December 13, 2008, the Royals reached an agreement with Farnsworth on a two-year, $9.25 million deal. On June 17, 2009, Farnsworth's left, non-pitching hand was bitten while he was breaking up a fight between two of his American bulldogs—Strike and Rambo. The cuts were deep enough to reach, but not cut, a tendon. Farnsworth later taped his finger, tucked it into his glove, and went to practice telling manager Trey Hillman that he could pitch. When asked which of his dogs bit him, Farnsworth replied: "I don't know. I reached in there and started grabbing dogs and throwing dogs. And one of them got me. One of those things that happens. It's never pretty. I've had to do it a few times, and it's ugly." Second stint with the Braves On July 31, 2010, Farnsworth was re-acquired by the Braves along with Rick Ankiel for Gregor Blanco, Jesse Chavez and Tim Collins. Tampa Bay Rays On January 15, 2011, Farnsworth agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. The deal included a club option for the 2012 season. For 2011 Farnsworth posted a record of 5-1 with 25 saves as Tampa Bay's closer and a career-low 2.18 ERA in 63 relief appearances. On October 31, 2011, the Rays exercised Farnsworth's option for the 2012 season. On February 5, 2013, Farnsworth signed a one-year contract worth $1.25 million. He was designated for assignment on August 9, 2013 and released the next day. Pittsburgh Pirates Farnsworth signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 16, 2013,